Charred Banana Leaf-Wrapped Tiki-Style Fish with Citrus Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Delicate white fish wrapped in banana leaves and charred to infuse smoky, tropical flavors, served with a bright citrus and herb sauce. This Polynesian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs banana leaves, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Polynesian Fusion cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) white fish fillets (such as snapper or cod)
4 large sheets banana leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 4 white fish fillets (6 oz each). Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, until bright and well combined.
Step 3: Place each fish fillet on a large banana leaf sheet, spoon half of the citrus herb sauce evenly over each fillet, then fold banana leaves to create sealed packets.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (400°F). Place banana leaf packets on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, gently flipping once, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, and the banana leaves are charred and fragrant.
Step 5: Carefully unwrap the packets and transfer fish to plates, spooning any remaining citrus herb sauce from inside the leaf over the fish for a fresh, smoky tiki-inspired presentation.