Yellowtail Surgeonfish with Som Tam Salad
A vibrant Thai-inspired plate that pairs tender roasted yellowtail surgeonfish with a classic Som Tam salad. The bright lime, sweet palm sugar, and fiery chilies give the salad a refreshing zing that balances the savory, slightly smoky fish, while roasted peanuts add a satisfying crunch.
Recipe by Andrej Urosevic· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 4/5 lb whole white fish
- 1 large green papaya
- green beans
- cherry tomatoes
- roasted peanuts
Som Tam
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 Thai chillies
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp shrimp paste
- 1 tbsp dried shrimps
- 2 tbsp palm sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp tamarind
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 392°F (392°F).
- 2Place the filleted fish on a baking tray, drizzle both the fillets and the remaining fish carcass with a thin layer of oil.
- 3Roast the fish fillets for 8 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and just beginning to brown; set aside to rest.
- 4Continue roasting the fish carcass for an additional 30 minutes until it becomes crisp and golden; this will be used as a decorative base for plating.
- 5While the fish is roasting, prepare the Som Tam dressing: in a mortar, add the garlic cloves and Thai chilies, then pound until coarsely crushed.
- 6Add fish sauce, shrimp paste, dried shrimps, palm sugar, lime juice, and tamarind to the mortar; continue pounding until a smooth, slightly thickened pulp forms.
- 7Transfer the dressing to a large bowl and toss with the shredded green papaya and trimmed green beans; gently pound with the pestle to lightly bruise the vegetables and blend flavors.
- 8Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and roasted peanuts, mixing just enough to distribute them evenly.
- 9Break the roasted fish fillet into bite‑size pieces and fold them into the salad, ensuring each piece is coated with the dressing.
- 10Arrange the roasted fish carcass on a serving platter, then pile the assembled Som Tam salad on top, using the carcass as a natural bowl.
- 11Serve the dish immediately while the fish is still warm and the salad is fresh; enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors.
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- How long does it take to make Yellowtail Surgeonfish with Som Tam Salad?
- About 58 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 38 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Yellowtail Surgeonfish with Som Tam Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Yellowtail Surgeonfish with Som Tam Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by Andrej Urosevic on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.