Grouper Roasted In Banana Leaves With Red Beans And Rice Recipe

• 4 x grouper fillets - (abt 6 ounce ea)
• 6 Tbsp. pure extra virgin olive oil
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 x banana leaf cut 4 rectangles
•     Minced mint for garnish
•     Minced cilantro for garnish
•     Diced red bell pepper for garnish
• 1 c. fresh pineapple in small dice
• 2 x oranges peeled, segmented
• 1/4 c. minced red onion
• 1 x New Mexico red chile toasted in a pan
•     over high heat for 20 seconds and crushed
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 tsp honey
• 4 x mint leaves cut chiffonade
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x lime juiced
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp ancho chili pwdr
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg Spanish onion finely minced
• 1 x celery stalk minced
• 4 x garlic cloves minced
• 4 x green onions minced
• 1/2 lb red beans soaked overnight,
•     liquid removed, and rinsed
• 1 x ham bone or possibly ham hock - (abt 1 1/2 lbs)
• 1 x bay leaf
• 2 x thyme sprigs
• 1 pch red pepper flakes
• 2 c. long grain rice cooked
•     Minced cilantro

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