Recipe for Grouper Roasted in Banana Leaves with Red Beans and Rice 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
GROUPER ----------------
4 x grouper fillets - (abt 6 oz ea)
6 tbl pure olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 x banana leaf cut 4 rectangles
Chopped mint for garnish
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Diced red bell pepper for garnish
----------------- ORANGE-PINEAPPLE RELISH ----------------
1 cup fresh pineapple in small dice
2 x oranges peeled, segmented
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 x New Mexico red chile toasted in a pan
over high heat for 20 seconds and crushed
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp honey
4 x mint leaves cut chiffonade
2 tbl extra-virgin olive oil
1 x lime juiced
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
----------------- RED BEANS AND RICE ----------------
2 tbl olive oil
1 lrg Spanish onion finely chopped
1 x celery stalk chopped
4 x garlic cloves chopped
4 x green onions chopped
1/2 lb red beans soaked overnight,
drained, and rinsed
1 x ham bone or ham hock - (abt 1 1/2 lbs)
1 x bay leaf
2 x thyme sprigs
1 pch red pepper flakes
2 cup long grain rice cooked
Instructions:
Instructions: Grouper: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Rub each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap each fillet in a banana leaf, envelope-style and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes.

Place the packets seam-side up on a platter and fold back the sides of the banana leaf to expose the fish. Place a few tablespoons of the relish on top and garnish with mint, cilantro and peppers.

Orange-Pineapple Relish: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Red Beans and Rice: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, garlic and green onions and cook until soft. Add the soaked beans, ham bone, bay leaf, thyme, red pepper and 3 cups of cold water.

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Place rice in a large bowl and add the bean mixture. Mix to combine and fold in cilantro.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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