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Pla Neung Manao Steamed Fish with Lime Garlic

Whole steamed fish bathed in a fragrant lime-garlic-chili sauce — the cleanest, most elegant expression of Thai seafood cookery.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large whole fish (snapper or sea bass, about 800g)
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 bird's eye chilies sliced
  • 5 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp erythritol
  • 1 tbsp chicken stock
  • 2 stalks lemongrass in steaming water
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • Fresh coriander and spring onion
  • Sliced red chili for garnish

Instructions

  • Score the fish and place on a heatproof plate that fits in your steamer.
  • Add lemongrass and kaffir lime to the steaming water.
  • Steam the fish 12–15 minutes until the flesh flakes easily.
  • Meanwhile, combine lime juice, fish sauce, erythritol, and stock.
  • Heat the sauce briefly until the erythritol dissolves. Add garlic and chilies.
  • Pour the sauce over the steamed fish.
  • Garnish with coriander, spring onion, and chili.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.5g
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