Tilapia Baked & Wrapped (Chinese Style)

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce)  tilapia fillets (or other firm-fleshed whitefish)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 2 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped)
• 1 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
• 4 teaspoons dark maple syrup
• slivered almonds (to garnish) (optional)
• salt and pepper
• 4 banana leaves or parchment paper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Place a fillet on each banana leaf or a piece of parchment paper and divide mixture evenly amongst them, spreading the mixture over the top of each fillet.

4. 4

   Fold each banana leaf, or the paper, over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil, crimping it tightly.

5. 5

   Place on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and the wrapping. Lightly brush off most of the topping and sprinkle a few slivered almonds on top of each fillet for garnish if desired.

7. 7

   Serve with stir-fried Chinese vegetables.