Cá Lóc Nướng Lá Chuối

Cá Lóc Nướng Lá Chuối is a traditional Vietnamese dish featuring grilled snakehead fish wrapped in banana leaves, infusing it with aromatic flavors. This high-protein seafood dish is perfect for a healthy meal, highlighting the fresh ingredients and rich culinary heritage of Vietnam.

Ingredients

• Snakehead fish (Cá Lóc) - 300 grams
• Banana leaves - 4 large pieces
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, minced
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh chili peppers - 1, sliced (optional)
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Clean the snakehead fish thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, ground black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
4. Marinate the fish in the mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
5. While the fish is marinating, prepare the banana leaves by briefly passing them over an open flame to make them pliable.
6. Once marinated, place the fish on a piece of banana leaf and sprinkle chopped cilantro and sliced chili peppers on top.
7. Wrap the banana leaf around the fish securely, ensuring no openings for the juices to escape.
8. Brush the outside of the banana leaf package lightly with vegetable oil.
9. Place the wrapped fish on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
10. Remove from the grill, unwrap the banana leaves, and serve hot with steamed rice or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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