Heart-Healthy Banana Leaf Wrapped Coconut Fish

Delight your taste buds with this *Heart-Healthy Banana Leaf Wrapped Coconut Fish*, a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for seafood lovers seeking a nutritious meal. Tender white fish fillets are marinated in a zesty blend of coconut milk, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and aromatic spices, then wrapped in banana leaves to lock in moisture and infuse a subtle, earthy aroma. The fish steams beautifully in the oven, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture while remaining low in fat and full of vibrant, heart-smart ingredients like turmeric, cilantro, and chili. This visually stunning dish is easy to prepare, gluten-free, and makes for an impressive yet wholesome presentation—perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets
• 4 large pieces banana leaves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 inch, finely grated ginger root
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 bunch, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 chopped scallions
• 1 thinly sliced red chili
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Rinse each fish fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, half of the chopped cilantro, scallions, sliced red chili, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

Step 4

Place a large piece of banana leaf on a clean surface. Brush the center lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Lay a fish fillet in the center of the banana leaf and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the marinade evenly over the fish. Fold the banana leaf over the fish to form a secure packet, folding in the sides as necessary.

Step 6

Repeat the process for the remaining fish fillets.

Step 7

Place each banana leaf packet on a baking tray. Add 1 cup of water to the tray to create steam during baking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

Carefully unwrap each banana leaf packet and transfer the fish to serving plates.

Step 10

Garnish with remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1441.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	672.7

Total Fat 21.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 1547.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 83.1g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 212.4mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1946.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 50.6%

Carbs: 20.7%