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Lemon Grass Seafood Combination – Pad Po Taek

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This Pad Po Taek is a quintessential Thai stir-fry that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh seafood. The dish combines shrimp, scallops, and firm white fish with a fragrant base of lemongrass, green curry paste, and coconut milk. The result is a tender, savory, and slightly spicy meal that is ready in minutes. It pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive yet simple weeknight treat, this recipe brings the bustling energy of a Thai street stall to your kitchen.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 379.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Pad Po Taek is a quintessential Thai stir-fry that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh seafood. The dish combines shrimp, scallops, and firm white fish with a fragrant base of lemongrass, green curry paste, and coconut milk. The result is a tender, savory, and slightly spicy meal that is ready in minutes. It pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive yet simple weeknight treat, this recipe brings the bustling energy of a Thai street stall to your kitchen.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 4 ounce Shrimp, Shelled & Deveined
  • 4 ounce Scallops
  • 4 ounce Fish Fillets Sliced 1/2"
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
  2. 2
    Add the shrimp, scallops, and sliced fish fillets to the hot pan.
  3. 3
    Sauté the seafood for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just turning opaque.
  4. 4
    Add the green curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, bamboo shoots, lemongrass pieces, green bell pepper, and mussels.
  5. 5
    Gently combine all ingredients, ensuring the seafood is coated in the sauce.
  6. 6
    Cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes until the mussels have opened and the fish is cooked through.
  7. 7
    Stir in the sweet basil leaves and toss gently until wilted.
  8. 8
    Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 379.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g20%
Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 237.0mg79%
Sodium 928.0mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 5.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 56.0g113%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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