Savoury Thai Seafood Soup with Coconut and Lime Recipe

Preparation Time: 12m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 27m
Servings: 4

June 13, 2024 4.8

Explore the harmonious blend of flavours in our Savoury Thai Seafood Soup, enriched with aromatic herbs and a creamy coconut base. This soup is a comforting yet invigorating dish, perfect for warming up on cooler days or enjoying as a nourishing main course.

Ingredients:

Water, 6 cups
Lemongrass, 1 stalk minced
2 makrut lime leaves
Garlic, minced, 4 cloves
Galangal, grated, 1 teaspoon
Thai bird chilies, sliced, 1 to 2
Mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, scallops, squid), 4 cups
Tomato, 1 medium, thinly sliced
Baby bok choy, optional
Coconut milk, 7 ounces
Fish sauce, 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
Lime juice, 2½ tablespoons
Sugar, 1 teaspoon
Fresh cilantro, choppeda

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Broth
Start by boiling water with lemongrass, lime leaves, and galangal to infuse their flavours.
2 Add Aromatics and Seafood
Incorporate minced garlic and Thai bird chilies, then add the mixed seafood. Cook until the seafood is just done, about 7 minutes.
3 Finish with Coconut and Seasonings
Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar, and simmer everything together for an additional 3 minutes to blend the flavours.
4 Garnish and Serve
Serve the soup garnished with freshly chopped cilantro, tomato slices, and optional baby bok choy. Enhance with a few drops of chili sauce for extra spice.