Having the freshest tasting seafood is paramount in preparing Thai seafood recipes. A tip I learned over 25 years ago can make a seafood lover out of those who have only eaten frozen or not so fresh seafood.

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Shrimp with Green Papaya Salad and Thai Sweet-and-Sour Sauce is an amazing appetizer for 8 or as a starter course for 4. Make ahead and asemble just before your guests arrive.

One of my favourite Thai appetizers is Pun Sib Tod (Chicken Puff). This is a modern day Thai recipe and is perfect with a glass of Bier Singha.

Jeow is a Lao dip that is often served as an appetizer. The main ingredient can be tomatoes, chilies or eggplant. Cooking the vegetables directly on coals or open flame lends a nice smoked flavor.

Fabulous flavourful and easy entree made with smoked salmon and curry sauce is the perfect lunch or dinner entree.

Flavourful smoked salmon and curry pair together for the best Salmon Cakes you have ever eaten!

Ua Si Khai is a delicious Laotian invention of Joy Ngeuamboupha using stalks of lemongrass stuffed with a mixture of fragrant spices and meat.

Ua Si Khai (Stuffed Lemongrass) is a delicious Laotian invention of Joy Ngeuamboupha using stalks of lemongrass stuffed with a mixture of fragrant spices and meat. He teaches how to make this in his Tamerind Cooking School.

This Thai style ceviche is sure to be a big hit with your guests as a summer appetizer. I like serving it in either well chilled martini glasses.