Thai Fish Curry (Gaeng Pa)
Spicy, herbaceous jungle curry with white fish and vegetables, no coconut milk. 250 calories, 28g protein, light and fiery.
Thai Fish Curry (Gaeng Pa) has 250 calories per serving, with 28g protein, 12g carbs, 9g fat, and 3g fiber. Prep 12 min, cook 18 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
250
Calories
28g
Protein
56% DV
12g
Carbs
4% DV
9g
Fat
12% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 250 calories per serving.
🔥 11.2g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
18 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$5.50
Thai Fish Curry (Gaeng Pa)
A fiery, herbaceous water-based jungle curry with white fish and vegetables—no coconut milk, so it’s just 250 calories and 28g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 6 oz cod fillet, cut into chunks
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 1 oz Thai eggplant, quartered
- 1.5 tbsp jungle curry paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 0.5 lemongrass stalk, bruised
- 0.25 cup Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring 1.5 cups water to a simmer in a pot with bruised lemongrass.
- Stir in the jungle curry paste and lime leaves; simmer 3 minutes.
- Add eggplant and green beans; cook 5 minutes until just tender.
- Add fish sauce and the fish chunks gently.
- Simmer 4-5 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- Add bok choy and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in Thai basil off the heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Carbs | 12g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Tips
- Jungle curry paste is fiery—use less if you prefer milder heat.
- Add the fish last so it stays in tender chunks rather than falling apart.
- This curry is naturally coconut-free, making it one of the lightest Thai curries.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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