Thai Crispy Sea Bass with Chili Fish Sauce Pla Tod Nam Pla 🐟🌢️

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Fish and Seafood Thai Mar 25, 2026 288
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Description

Pla Tod Nam Pla is a beloved Thai fish dish where whole sea bass is fried until deeply crisp, then served with a bold sauce of fish sauce, garlic, lime, and chili. The skin turns golden and crackling while the flesh stays tender and juicy, creating one of the most dramatic and satisfying Thai seafood plates. 🌿
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Golden crispy fish, sharp lime, fiery chili, and savory fish sauce create a Thai seafood dish that feels loud, fresh, and unforgettable. 🌢️

Ingredients

Servings: 4 Γ—1
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  • Chili fish sauce

Preparation

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Total Time

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 min
πŸ”₯ Cook/Bake: 12 min
πŸ›‹ Rest: 3 min
⏰ Total: 30 min

Nutritional Value

πŸ”₯ Calories: ~310 kcal
πŸ’ͺ Protein: ~28 g
🌾 Carbohydrates: ~5 g
🧈 Fat: ~19 g
πŸ₯— Fiber: ~1 g
πŸ”₯ 310 kcal πŸ’ͺ 28 g protein 🍞 5 g carbs 🧈 19 g fat 🌾 1 g fiber
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Advice

Drying the fish thoroughly before frying is the key to getting blistered crispy skin instead of a soft oily surface. 🐟
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Why it works πŸ’‘
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The hot crisp fish loves the sharp salty sour sauce, so every bite balances crunch, tenderness, heat, and brightness. πŸ‹
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Twist 🌢️
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Add 20 g green mango matchsticks (ΒΌ cup / 0.7 oz) to the sauce for extra sour crunch and a more vibrant Thai finish. πŸ₯­

Status

Golden crispy sea bass with sharp chili fish sauce delivers a Thai seafood dish that feels bold, fresh, and thrilling from the first bite. 🐟🌢️
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