Laap pla duk, a Thai catfish salad, is the inspiration for this flavor-packed dish of flaked bluefish fillets tossed with fish sauce, lime juice, spicy red Thai chiles, and fresh mint and cilantro.

1. Combine the canola oil, shallots, garlic, and thyme in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the shallots are translucent, about 10 minutes. Using tongs, remove the thyme and discard. 2 ...

Meaty, juicy, flavorful local bluefish stands up well to strong flavors. When broiled, the moderately high fat content of the dark flesh prevents it from drying out while the top turns golden.