Banana Leaf Wrapped Jerk Snapper with Coconut Rice

Banana Leaf Wrapped Jerk Snapper

• 1 lb banana leaves, thawed if frozen {lb.}
• 8 (6-oz) pieces skinless snapper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• ¼ cup finely sliced scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon Badia Jerk Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon Badia Ground Allspice
• ½ teaspoon Badia Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 lemons zest and juice

Coconut Rice

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 (13- to 14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Banana Leaf Wrapped Jerk Snapper

• Combine canola oil, Badia Jerk Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, cinnamon, thyme, garlic, scallions and lemon zest in a bowl
• Place fish in the bowl and rub seasoning on all sides of the fish
• Place in the refrigerator while you set up the banana leafs
• Briefly place banana-leafs over a warm skillet so they become pliable
• Place a piece of fish in the center of the banana leaf
• Bring top 2 sides of banana leaf over fish to enclose it
• Then fold in opposite sides to form a packet
• Wrap the fish in the leaves, securing the fish with toothpicks
• Transfer to a large baking sheet
• Bake fish packets in middle of oven 15 minutes
• Then transfer each to a large plate or shallow soup bowl
• Allow it to rest for 5 minutes
• To serve, place the fish in the center of each plate
• Remove the toothpicks, exposing the fish
• Squeeze lemon juice over the fish
• Serve with coconut rice

Coconut Rice

• Rinse rice in a sieve under cold running water 2 to 3 minutes
• Drain well
• Melt butter in a saucepan over moderately high heat
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes opaque, about 3 minutes
• Stir in coconut milk, water, sugar and salt and bring to a boil
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes
• Remove from heat
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes
• Add shredded coconut
• Fluff rice with a fork