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Thai Tamarind Fried Branzino with Spicy Herb Salad

Name: Thai Tamarind Fried Branzino with Spicy Herb Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole branzino, cleaned and scaled; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 cup cornstarch or rice flour; 6 cups neutral frying oil; 3 tbsp tamarind concentrate; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp shallots, finely diced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 whole Thai chilies, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 1 cup mint leaves; 0.5 cup Thai basil leaves; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 small carrot, julienned; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 2 whole Thai chilies, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1.5 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp chili oil or chili crisp; 2 whole limes, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp fried shallots; 2 stalks scallions, sliced on bias

This dish delivers everything a Food & Vibes night needs—crispy texture, dramatic plating, sizzling aromatics, and bright Thai flavors that hit sweet, salty, sour, and spicy all at once. The tamarind glaze melts into the crunchy fish while the herb salad keeps everything fresh and lively. It feels like something straight from a Bangkok seafood market but polished enough for a restaurant table.

Prep 30 minCook 40 minTotal 70 min1 servingsMedium620 calories

Thai Tamarind Fried Branzino with Spicy Herb Salad

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