Fish baked in foil, Thai style
4 servings
30 minutes
Thai-style fish baked in foil is a refined dish that combines the freshness of seafood with rich aromas of Eastern spices. This recipe originated in Thailand, where cuisine reflects the harmony of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. The tender flounder is marinated in a zesty mix of lime, soy sauce, and fish sauce, while Chinese cabbage adds freshness. Baking in foil preserves the fish's juiciness and allows the flavors to fully develop. The dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables. Serving with coriander adds a finishing touch that highlights its exotic character. Thai fish pairs especially well with jasmine rice, complementing its light sweet-sour spiciness.
1
In a small pan, sauté finely chopped Chinese cabbage and onion in heated oil. Spread the prepared vegetable mixture onto four rectangles of foil, placing two pieces of skinless flounder fillet on top.
- Chinese cabbage: 2 pieces
- Leek: 1 piece
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fish: 4 pieces
2
In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice and zest, soy sauce, seedless chili, finely chopped, and sugar. Pour the prepared mixture over the fish, fold into foil packets, place on a baking sheet, and cook in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Lime: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Sugar: 0.5 tablespoon
3
Cool the envelopes for 1-2 minutes, unwrap them, and sprinkle with coriander.
- Ground coriander: 15 g