Meal
dinner

Pla Pao Gleua (Salt-Crusted Grilled Sea Bass with Tamarind-Chili Dipping Sauce)

Nutrition

657

kcal

Calories

39

g

Protein

78

g

Carbs

20

g

Fat

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Ingredients(4)

Atlantic Salmon Prime Fillet (used as firm white fish substitute per constraints)153.3 g
Rice, white, long-grain, cooked198.8 g
Squash, zucchini, raw114.7 g
Tamarind paste (with added palm sugar for balance)30.6 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the tamarind-chili dipping sauce by whisking 40g of tamarind concentrate with palm sugar, a splash of fish sauce, lime juice, and finely minced fresh chili; set aside to let flavors bloom.

2

Season the Atlantic salmon fillets generously with coarse sea salt and stuff with lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves.

3

Grill the fish over high, direct heat for 4-5 minutes per side until the exterior forms a firm, savory crust and the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

4

Meanwhile, slice the zucchini into thin coins and sauté quickly in a screaming hot wok with a touch of oil until slightly charred but still tender-crisp.

5

Steam the white rice until fluffy and fragrant.

6

Plating: Arrange the grilled fish on a bed of fresh greens (ensure no cilantro is used as requested). Place a portion of jasmine rice and charred zucchini alongside. Drizzle the tangy, sweet-and-spicy tamarind sauce over the fish just before serving, finishing with a squeeze of fresh lime and a pinch of toasted chili flakes.