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Fragrant Thai Coconut Lime Soup with Seafood Medley

Name: Fragrant Thai Coconut Lime Soup with Seafood Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Shrimp, 200g — peeled and deveined; Calamari, 200g — rings; Mussels, 200g — cleaned; 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; Fish sauce, 2 tablespoons; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Lime juice, Juice of 2 limes; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges

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.

4.3(956 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 7, 2025

Fragrant Thai Coconut Lime Soup with Seafood Medley — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Seafood Medley

Soup Base

Flavor Enhancements

Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 362 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Carbs: 18.5 g
Fat: 21.25 g
Fiber: 1.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1448 kcal
Protein: 100 g
Carbs: 74 g
Fat: 85 g
Fiber: 5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Shrimp 200g — peeled and deveined	200	40	0	3	0
Calamari 200g — rings	170	30	8	2	0
Mussels 200g — cleaned	150	20	7	3	0
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Onion 1 medium — finely sliced	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic 2 cloves — minced	9	0	2	0	0
Lemongrass 1 stalk — bruised and cut into pieces	5	0	1	0	1
Thai red curry paste 2 tablespoons	50	2	6	3	1
Coconut milk 400ml	600	4	14	60	0
Chicken or vegetable stock 400ml	10	1	2	0	0
Fish sauce 2 tablespoons	10	2	1	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	50	0	13	0	0
Lime juice Juice of 2 limes	20	0	7	0	0
Fresh cilantro chopped	5	0	1	0	1
Lime wedges	5	0	2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Seafood

1
Rinse seafood
Rinse the shrimp, calamari, and mussels in cold water.
2
Dry seafood
Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3
Chill
Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté aromatics
Add the onion, garlic, and lemongrass, sauté until fragrant.
Tip: Pounding the lemongrass before use enhances its aromatic properties.
3
Add curry paste
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute.

How to Make Fragrant Thai Coconut Lime Soup with Seafood Medley

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Building the Base
Add the coconut milk and stock to the pot, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
2
Incorporating the Seafood
Add the shrimp, calamari, and mussels to the soup, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until they are fully cooked.
3
Final Taste Balance
Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice, adjusting seasoning to taste.