Fish or meat entrees are sometimes wrapped and cooked in fig leaves. The fig leaves aren't eaten, but they do provide some dishes with an infusion of flavor. Cooking fish or a lean piece of meat in a fig leaf lets you use a minimal amount of fat to create a healthy, lean entree.
Step 1
Preheat your oven or grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place four large fig-leaves in the boiling water. Blanch the leaves for three to five minutes, until they are soft. Remove the leaves and place them in a bowl of ice water.
Step 3
Lay the fig leaves flat on the counter. Place a fish fillet on top of each leaf.
Step 4
Paint the fish with a small amount of olive oil; use a pastry brush. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Squeeze lemon juice over the fish. Bring up the sides of the fig leaves and wrap each fillet.
Step 6
Arrange the packages on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/4 cup of water around the packages. Slide the sheet into the oven. Place the fish packages on the grill -- folded sides facing down -- if grilling.
Step 7
Bake the fish for 10 minutes in an oven. If using a grill, allow three to four minutes of cooking time per side.
Step 8
Open a fig leaf and check for doneness with a fork. The center of the fish must be opaque and flaky.
Step 9
Remove the fish from the grill or oven; place the packages on a serving plate. Serve the fish wrapped in the fig leaves.
Things You'll Need
- Large pot
- Bowl
- Four fish fillets
- Olive oil
- Pastry brush
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Fork
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