The fig leaves are not really for eating. They keep the fish juicy while it cooks and make it smell like coconut. You can cook these in the oven or on a grill.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Heat the oven to 375°F. Wash the fig leaves, and put them on the table, shiny side up. Put the fish in the middle of each leaf. Oil the fish on both sides, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Fold up the fig leaf over the fish to make a package. Put the folded side down when you place it on a baking sheet or on the grill so that it will stay closed. If you're baking the fish, pour about 1/4 cup water on the baking sheet.
Step 3
Put the baking sheet with the four packages in the oven for about 10 minutes. (If grilling the fish, cook 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then turn it over and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.) To see if it is done, open up one of the packages and look at the center of the fish. If it's white and flaky all through, it's done. Remember, it will continue to cook a bit after you take it out of the oven, so don't cook it too much. Put the packages on plates, and let each person open their own. It is good with a squeeze of lemon and a little extra salt.
You may substitute grape leaves for the fig leaves.
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Reviews (3)
Back to TopWe loved this simple recipe! The presentation had a real wow factor for our foodie guests. I cooked it on the grill and added a little lemon zest inside the fig leaf packages. We had no trouble opening them as another reviewer did. Just be sure to season with salt and pepper as it needs that. I'm making it again tonight!
harlansmom
Los Angeles, CA
6/1/2014
We had great luck with this method of cooking halibut, using both grape and fig leaves. The fig leaf gives it a very subtle coconut flavor. We broil it on a gas grill on high. Depending on the number of leaves that are used, it takes about 8 to 10 minutes. The fish comes out hot and very moist. It is messy to unwrap, so we do that in the kitchen. It could b served on a slightly steamed leaf for the effect, but the flavor, moisture, and texture are perfect. We served it with a wedge of lemon and a fruit salsa with a jalapeno chile.
Johnpg
6/13/2011
我烤比目鱼在烤箱375但required 15-20 min. not 10 as stated in the recipe. I had wonderful fig leaves (neighbors tree hangs over on my side of the back yard). Used toothpicks to hold the leaves in place. Presentation looked good but getting the leaves unwrapped and getting to the halibut was messy for my guests. I placed a "debris" plate on the table for the leaves. I would not make it again - just bake the halibut in the oven in a covered dish.
Seraphin
San Francisco
7/4/2005
