Gỏi Cá

Gỏi Cá is a refreshing Vietnamese seafood salad that highlights the delicate flavors of fresh fish, tangy lime, and aromatic herbs. This low-carb dish is perfect for a light meal, offering a vibrant combination of textures and tastes that tantalize the palate.

Gỏi Cá
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Vietnamese
210 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh white fish fillet (like tilapia or snapper) - 200 grams
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams
  • Fresh cilantro leaves - 10 grams
  • Shredded carrots - 50 grams
  • Thinly sliced cucumber - 50 grams
  • Red chili (sliced) - 1 small
  • Chopped roasted peanuts - 20 grams
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Thinly slice the fresh fish fillet into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the lime juice and fish sauce, then pour it over the fish, mixing gently to coat evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  3. While the fish is marinating, prepare the vegetables by shredding the carrots and slicing the cucumber thinly.
  4. After marinating, add the shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, fresh mint, cilantro, and sliced chili to the fish mixture. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Serve the Gỏi Cá on a plate, garnished with chopped roasted peanuts and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, promoting heart health.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

VietnameseLow CarbSeafood Dish