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Thai Spicy Seafood Soup

A quick and aromatic soup with shrimp, mussels, and squid in a spicy, tangy broth infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
250
Protein
35g
Thai Spicy Seafood Soup
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb shrimp
  • ½ lb mussels
  • ¼ lb squid
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 peppers Thai chili peppers

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add 2 lemongrass stalks (bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces) and 4 kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add 3 Thai chili peppers (smashed) and 1 tomato (cut into wedges). Cook for 2 minutes until the tomato softens slightly.

  3. 3

    Add 0.5 lb shrimp, 0.5 lb mussels, and 0.25 lb squid (cleaned and sliced). Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and mussels open.

  4. 4

    Season with 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime or chili if desired.

  5. 5

    Ladle into bowls and serve hot, with lime wedges on the side if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • ladle
  • knife
  • cutting board

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