Pla Pao (Authentic Thai Grilled Fish Recipe)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    714 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Pla Pao (Authentic Thai Grilled Fish Recipe)

This authentic Thai grilled fish recipe (pla pao) delivers smoky flavors reminiscent of Thailand’s food markets, making it a delicious and healthy meal.

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Ingredients

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FISH

  • 35 ounces tilapia
  • 3 stalks of lemongrass
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves
  • 3.5 ounces salt flower fleur de sal
  • 1.75 ounce all purpose flour

DIPPING SAUCE

  • 4 Chilies
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 coriander root
  • 3 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoon tamarind sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
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Instructions

GRILL THE FISH

  1. Clean the fish thoroughly, ensuring it’s free from innards, while keeping the scales on. Insert lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves into the fish’s cavity.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour with salt flower.
  3. Apply the flour and salt mixture evenly over the fish. Once coated, allow the fish to rest for 15 minutes. During this time, preheat your grill and prepare the dipping sauce.
  4. Place the fish on the grill. Cook until the exterior is crisp, and the interior flesh is tender, flipping carefully as needed. Serve with fresh vegetables, noodles or rice, and the dipping sauce.

DIPPING SAUCE

  1. Combine the specified ingredients for the dipping sauce in a food processor. Process the mixture until it achieves a smooth or slightly chunky consistency, as preferred.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Serve with your favorite fresh vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, and yard long beans.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 714kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 80g (160%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 165mg (55%) Sodium 1440mg (60%) Potassium 1498mg (43%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 576IU (12%) Vitamin C 87mg (97%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 714 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 714kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 80g 160%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 1440mg 60%
Potassium 1498mg 32%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 576IU 12%
Vitamin C 87mg 97%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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