Fragrant Thai Coconut Lime Soup with Seafood Medley

Name: Fragrant Thai Coconut Lime Soup with Seafood Medley
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Shrimp; Calamari; Mussels; Vegetable oil; Onion; Garlic; Lemongrass; Thai red curry paste; Coconut milk; Chicken or vegetable stock; Fish sauce; Sugar; Lime juice; Fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

A zesty and aromatic delight inspired by the flavors of Thailand

This vibrant soup combines the richness of coconut milk with a medley of fresh seafood and the tanginess of lime, bringing a taste of Thailand to your kitchen.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Seafood Medley

Shrimp

200g — peeled and deveined

Calamari

200g — rings

Mussels

200g — cleaned

Soup Base

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Onion

1 medium — finely sliced

Garlic

2 cloves — minced

Lemongrass

1 stalk — bruised and cut into pieces

Thai red curry paste

2 tablespoons

Coconut milk

400ml

Chicken or vegetable stock

400ml

Flavor Enhancements

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Lime juice

Juice of 2 limes

Garnishes

Fresh cilantro

chopped

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Seafood

Rinse seafood

Rinse the shrimp, calamari, and mussels in cold water.

Dry seafood

Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Chill

Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Preparing the Soup Base

Heat oil

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté aromatics

Add the onion, garlic, and lemongrass, sauté until fragrant.

Pounding the lemongrass before use enhances its aromatic properties.

Add curry paste

Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute.

Cooking Process

Building the Base

Add the coconut milk and stock to the pot, bringing it to a gentle simmer.

Do not boil the coconut milk excessively, as it can curdle.

Incorporating the Seafood

Add the shrimp, calamari, and mussels to the soup, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until they are fully cooked.

Final Taste Balance

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Plating & Serving