Miso Mahi-Mahi Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

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I hope you guys like Thai food as much as I do because I’m excited to share this one.

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So Thai is one of the cuisines that isn’t overly popular in my house, so I don’t actually make it as often as I’d like. Honestly though, every time I make it I wonder why I don’t make it more because it’s one of my personal favorite groups of flavors. I think one of the best parts is that all the ingredients used in Thai cooking ar pretty interchangeable. I don’t know if I’ve told you guys this but my day-to-day style of cooking usually involves a lot of winging it and using what I’ve already got on hand when I’m missing an ingredient. For that reason, dishes like this are my best friend.

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I had this Uber driver while I was in San Diego that was trying to politely make small-talk during our drive. (Since I’ve already thrown in some random tidbits about me I might as well let you know that small-talk is one of my least favorite things ever.) Anyway, he was asking what kind of restaurants are popular where I live and believe it or not I couldn’t think of a single one to mention because I just don’t eat out much, if ever.

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I couldn’t help finding it funny that this guy just couldn’t get his head around someone having a lifestyle that didn’t involve eating at restaurants. I tried to explain that up here everyone pretty much has there own cars, lives a bit far from grocery stores, and cooks there own food at home. He didn’t register that at all, then I mentioned being a food blogger and that’s where I really lost him. Haha, well it’s okay. There are plenty of things about city life that I wouldn’t be able to understand probably.

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This is one of those meals that you can do in just a few quick steps and alternate working on one part while waiting for another. Those are my favorite kinds because I get bored easily and I like to stay super busy in the kitchen. Plus, when you cook that way it makes the prep time fly by and you’ve got dinner on the table in no time.

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I used gluten free brown rice noodles so this recipe is pretty allergy friendly. I also stuffed it full of veggies, but feel free to use different ones if these aren’t your favorites. Basically any kind can be subbed in here.

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Miso Mahi-Mahi Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles


Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Dinner comes together quick and easy with these flavor-packed pad thai noodles made with classic Thai flavors and tender mahi-mahi.

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package brown rice pad thai noodles *see note
1 pound, boneless/skinless mahi-mahi, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon miso
3 tablespoons coconut sugar (or dark brown sugar)
2 medium zucchini, spiralized (or julienned)
1 bunch bok choy, sliced
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas

Optional Toppings:


roasted cashews
cilantro leaves
green onion
lime wedges

Instructions

Marinade:


Combine the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, curry paste, lime juice, rice vinegar, miso, and coconut sugar (or brown sugar) in a large glass bowl and whisk together. Place the fish in the bowl and toss to coat. Allow the fish to sit in the marinade while you wash and chop the veggies and prep the rest of the dish, at least 15 minutes. Soak the noodles in boiling water for about 10 minutes, drain and set aside.

Pad Thai:


Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and once hot, add the fish and sear for 3-4 minutes, brushing the fish with the marinade as it cooks. Flip pieces and cook until fully done. Remove from pan and pour into a separate dish, then cover and set aside for a moment.
Add the sesame oil to pan along with the bok choy and snap peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes then add in the spiralized zucchini and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Pour in any of the remaining marinade and add the basil and cilantro. Gently stir over heat for another minute.
Now add the noodles and cooked mahi-mahi and toss together until heated through, about 2 minutes. Scoop noodles into serving bowls and top with any of your desired toppings. I used roasted cashews, green onion, extra cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

I used Gluten Free Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles but a similar noodle will do just as well. Just be sure to cook according to package directions before adding to the dish.

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what an amazing combo. I really enjoy fish in my salads as well, and with your idea of pad thai noodles, this is simply a perfect combo. I cannot wait to give it a try, who knows, maybe I will post about it.

you are always so kind and supportive, thanks so much for everything @noboxes

another amazing display of masterfully beautiful food photography. This is a fantastic idea and extremely artistic

thank you so very much for all of your support. I can count on you being there every day, and that is incredibly helpful!

Oh yum! And healthy too. Gotta go find some coconut sugar!

shouldn't be in problem to find in the City. Kind of a fad right now, so it will probably be in every nut and berry store - LOL

Great to hear from you @dougkarr

Nice
I love hot food, Looks delicious from here
Well done .. Thanks for the recipe

again, a super nice supportive comment from @slimanepro

Now that looks delicious! With the bok choy and snap peas -- what a welcome into spring! Bok choy is so good. I like the lime and cilantro of the Thai cooking. I'm with you on not eating out much. I like my own cooking so much better, lol. Restaurants use so much salt. And I am used to good produce. But travel is challenging. It's easy to get in the habit of just asking for food and then - Boom! - it just shows up, and usually pretty quickly. And there's no cleanup, lol.

I agree with everything you said, absolute great commenting as always, thanks so much @haphazard-hstead

Omg, your food photography is breathless. How do you keep the rich colours? The blurred background effect works super well with food.

Wonderful photo shoot , as always!

thanks much for all of your support @hms818

Hi dear! How are you? My husband he made me eat this one!!! He always prepare it for me but with chicken!!! He cooked it very good! When I was in Morocco I never eat this kind of food, but when I come to Mauritius I discover it and I like it so much , this asian food!!!!

I hope you give it a try and make it with your Moroccan style. Thanks @creativewoman

this is very nicely prepared thanks for sharing looks delicious :D

I can always count on your daily commenting, thanks so much daily support

I've only been to Thailand once, but I'm a fan of Thai food. So I often order it in restaurants. Most of all I like spices, especially lemongrass.
When I look at your posts, I think: your family is definitely lucky! When I would eat these dishes every day - I would not go to the restaurant) Thanks for the recipe, someday I will definitely try to cook!

super kind words @naditinkoff, thanks so much

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