Description
Indulge in the flavors of Thailand with this Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup, where creamy coconut milk meets tender shrimp and aromatic spices. Each spoonful is a warm embrace that captures the essence of tropical beaches and vibrant street food. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests—leaving them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 lime leaves, torn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in coconut milk and add lime leaves; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp, fish sauce, and chili peppers; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cilantro just before serving; adjust seasoning with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg