That’s Bananas

styled by Taylor Bennett
photography by Kelly Moore Clark

Try a new approach to cooking fish this summer. Fire up the grill, wrap it up and enhance the flavor of your food. Be-leaf us, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

WHAT YOU NEED:
Banana leaves
Tilapia (or other mild fish)
Lemon slices
Cilantro (or preferred herbs)
Cooking string
Spices

Open banana leaves and cut off any wilted or frayed edges. Next, cut the leaves into large squares about 12” wide. Place your protein in the center and top with lemon slices, herbs and spices. Fold up the edges over the filling and then place the packet in a second banana leaf fold side down, and repeat. Secure the packet by tying banana leaf fiber around  it or using cooking string. Grill over medium high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Continue to cook until the internal temperature is 140 degrees.