Thai Garlic Pepper Fish (Pla Thod Gratiem)
Crispy fried fish topped with fragrant garlic and pepper sauce. High in protein, delicious with steamed rice.
🔥320 Calories
💪35g Protein
⏱️30 min
👨🍳Medium
Ingredients
- 1300 g Sea bass or tilapia
- 21/4 cup Garlic, minced
- 31 tsp White pepper
- 42 pieces Cilantro root, minced
- 52 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 61 tsp Palm sugar
- 73 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 81 stalk Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Marinate fish with salt and pepper for 10 minutes
- 2
Deep fry fish in hot oil until golden and crispy, set aside
- 3
Fry garlic and cilantro root in oil until fragrant
- 4
Add soy sauce, sugar, pepper, stir together
- 5
Pour sauce over fish, garnish with cilantro
💡Tips
- •High heat frying makes fish crispy without absorbing oil
- •Grill instead of fry to reduce fat
- •Serve with brown rice for more fiber
- •Adjust spice level to taste
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in garlic pepper fish?
One serving has about 300-350 calories with 30-35g protein. Grilling instead of frying reduces calories by about 100.
Is garlic pepper fish good for weight loss?
Yes, if you control oil amount, choose grilling over frying, and add more vegetables. Fish is high-quality protein with low fat.