Pla Krapong Pad Cha

Pla Krapong Pad Cha is a vibrant and aromatic Thai seafood dish featuring tender snapper sautéed with fresh herbs and spices. This healthy dish bursts with flavor and color, making it a delightful choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Snapper fillet - 250 grams
• Thai basil leaves - 30 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Bird's eye chili - 2, sliced (adjust to taste)
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. 1. Cut the snapper fillet into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
2. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. 3. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots to the pan, sautéing until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
4. 4. Add the snapper pieces to the pan and cook until they are opaque and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. 5. Stir in the sliced red and green bell peppers and bird's eye chili, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender.
6. 6. Add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and lime juice, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
7. 7. Toss in the Thai basil leaves and cook for another minute until wilted.
8. 8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in lean protein from snapper, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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