Red Snapper with Coconut and Pineapple Salsa

Whole red snapper steamed in banana leaves with lemongrass and ginger, served alongside a toasted coconut and pineapple salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 592.1 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 27.4 grams 54.8 grams
Fat 29.2 grams 58.4 grams
Protein 56.3 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
sliced into rounds
2
tbsp
Coconut
freshly grated
0.5
piece
Pineapple
cut into small cubes
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
stalks
Lemongrass
bashed slightly
0.5
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Avocado Oil
can substitute with extra virgin olive oil
Other
1
piece
Banana Leaf
can substitute with kitchen foil
Seafood
1
piece
Red Snapper
whole, gutted and cleaned
100
g
Brown Shrimps
ready-cooked
Vegetables
2.5
cm
Ginger
peeled and cut into matchsticks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C or light a barbecue.
  • Slash the snapper skin on both sides with a sharp knife.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper.
  • Place lemongrass, lime, and ginger onto a banana leaf or foil and top with the fish.
  • Wrap the fish into a parcel and seal with a soaked cocktail stick or foil fold.
  • Cook the parcel in the oven or on the barbecue for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Toast the grated coconut in a dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes until brown.
  • Whisk avocado oil and rice vinegar together in a bowl.
  • Mix the toasted coconut, shrimps, pineapple, and thyme into the dressing.
  • Open the fish parcel at the table and serve with the salsa.