Thai Fish Pasta Salad is a vibrant fusion dish that brings together the bold, zesty flavours of Thailand with the comforting heartiness of pasta. Tender flakes of fish are tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, crisp vegetables, and a fragrant blend of lime, herbs, and subtle spice, creating a refreshing yet satisfying meal. It’s light enough for warm days, yet filling enough to stand alone as a main course. The perfect balance of fresh, tangy, savoury goodness in every bite.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Large saucepan
- Peeler
- Vegetable grater
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Small bowl
- Teaspoon
- Stirring spoon
- Salad bowl
Serves 4
Ingredients
- White fish x 500g
- Pasta or noodles x 300g
- Carrot x 1 large
- Pepper x 1
- Cucumber x 1/2
- Mint x 2 handfuls
- Coriander x 2 handfuls
- Olive oil x 60mls
- Tamari x 40mls
- Mild chili powder x 1 tsp
- Ground ginger x 1 tsp
- Honey x 1 tsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C or gas mark 6.
- Once the oven has preheated put the fish onto the baking tray.
- Place the tray in the oven and cook for 12 -15 minutes if not frozen.
- If frozen cook the fish for 20 – 25 minutes or until the flesh comes away easily with a fork.
- Next cook the pasta or noodles as per the packet instructions.
- Now peel and grate the carrot.
- Slice the top from the red pepper and remove the core and the stalk.
- Thinly slice the flesh of the pepper.
- Slice the cucumber into lengthways quarters.
- Next thinly slice the quarters.
- Roughly chop the mint and the coriander.
- Place these items into the salad bowl.
- Next in a small mixing bowl add the olive oil, tamari, mild or hot chili powder, ground ginger, onion granules, garlic granules, honey and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix these ingredients together.
- When the pasta is cooked drain the pasta through the colander.
- Place the pasta into the salad bowl.
- Remove the fish from the oven and cut into chunks.
- Place the chunks into the salad bowl as well.
- Pour over the salad dressing and toss the salad.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Whether you’re serving it at a summer gathering, prepping lunches for the week, or simply looking to try something a little different, this Thai Fish Pasta Salad is guaranteed to impress. Fresh, colourful, and packed with flavour, it’s a dish that proves healthy eating never has to be boring.
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