Tilapia Baked Wrapped Chinese Style

Tilapia is a wonderful good tasting fish. This is a great and easy way to prepare it.

Steps

Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix thoroughly.

Place a fillet on each banana leaf or a piece of parchment paper and divide mixture evenly amongst them , spreading the mixture over the top of each fillet.

Fold each banana leaf , or the paper , over to form a packet around each fillet and seal the edge of each packet with a small piece of aluminum foil , crimping it tightly.

Place on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and the wrapping.

Lightly brush off most of the topping and sprinkle a few slivered almonds on top of each fillet for garnish if desired.

Serve with stir-fried chinese vegetables.

Ingredients

tilapia fillets, ground ginger, garlic cloves, green onions, fresh cilantro, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, maple syrup, slivered almonds, salt and pepper, banana leaves