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Banana Leaf Seafood

By: tomatoe2911 
"This recipe is spiced up using Asian chili paste - sambal belachan - doesn't taste as good if you omit it! Salmon, clams, mussels, etc. may be used in place of squid."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
2 Hrs 15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons sambal belachan
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1 banana leaf

Directions

  1. In a medium, non-reactive bowl, mix shallots, garlic, sambal belachan, vegetable oil, curry powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Place squid in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  3. Lightly grease the banana leaf. Wrap squid in the leaf, and place on the prepared grill. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, until leaf is slightly charred and squid is opaque.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 409 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 529mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by AEWESCOTT1   view full review
I made this because my fiance loves squid but wanted to try something different. I was going...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by billter   view full review
This recipe is terrific - we've tried it on salmon & trout. We made it for friends who said it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by min21   view full review
I used dory fish. I do not if it was because I used fish instead of squid but it was way too...

 

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