Pla Preeo Wan (Sweet & Sour Flounder)

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A vibrant Thai-inspired dish featuring tender flounder topped with a zesty pineapple, cucumber, and tomato relish.
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Pla Preeo Wan (Sweet & Sour Flounder)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 250.0

Description

This Pla Preeo Wan offers a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors, perfect for those who enjoy bright, aromatic seafood dishes. The flounder is gently broiled to achieve a flaky, tender texture, while the sauce combines fresh pineapple, crisp cucumber, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic ginger and garlic for a complex taste profile. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish brings a touch of Southeast Asian cuisine to your table. Its simple to prepare with common ingredients, making it a reliable favorite for home cooks seeking something satisfying yet effortless.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Carefully remove any tiny bones from the flounder fillets with tweezers.
  2. Preheat the broiler and line a broiler tray with aluminum foil.
  3. Combine diced pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and pineapple juice in a heavy saucepan.
  4. Simmer the fruit and vegetable mixture over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the saucepan, season with salt, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove 1/4 cup of the liquid from the saucepan and mix it with cornstarch until smooth.
  7. Stir the cornstarch mixture back into the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.
  9. Brush the flounder fillets with olive oil and drizzle with lime juice.
  10. Sprinkle the fish with salt and place it on the prepared broiler tray.
  11. Broil the fish 4 inches from the heat source for 4-5 minutes, or until opaque and flakes easily.
  12. Remove the fish from the broiler, cut each fillet in half crosswise, and place one piece in each of 8 shallow bowls.
  13. Reheat the fruit sauce over medium heat for 1 minute.
  14. Stir the chopped cilantro into the warm sauce.
  15. Ladle the sauce evenly over the fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.0g16%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 60.0mg20%
Sodium 150.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 18.0g
Protein 20.0g40%

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

Note

Serve the fish in shallow bowls with the sauce ladled atop for best presentation.

If flounder is unavailable, other mild white fish like tilapia or cod can be used as a substitute.

Ensure the broiler is fully preheated for even cooking of the fish.

Adjust the amount of lime juice and salt to taste depending on the sweetness of the pineapple.

This dish is best served fresh; the sauce may separate if reheated excessively.

Keywords: flounder, sweet and sour, thai cuisine, seafood, pineapple, cucumber, tomato, ginger, garlic, broiled fish, quick dinner, flaky white fish, fruit sauce, lime juice, cilantro
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