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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 714 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
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
Instructions
GRILL THE FISH
- 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.
- Combine all-purpose flour with salt flower.
- 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.
- 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.
Cup of Yum
DIPPING SAUCE
- 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
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
% 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.