Description
Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup is a creamy and aromatic soup made with coconut milk, tender shrimp, red curry paste, and fresh vegetables. This dish delivers a balance of gentle heat, citrus brightness, and rich texture. It is comforting yet light, making it suitable for everyday meals while still feeling special. The flavors develop quickly, and the soup comes together in one pot, making it practical as well as deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Raw shrimp peeled and deveined
Coconut oil
Fine sea salt
Rice noodles or mung bean vermicelli
Small shallot finely chopped
Thai red curry paste
Fresh garlic cloves minced
Fresh ginger grated
Chicken broth or seafood broth
Unsweetened coconut milk
Red Boat Fish Sauce or Thai Kitchen Fish Sauce
Brown sugar
Red chili flakes optional
Red bell pepper thinly sliced
Cremini mushrooms sliced
Fresh lime juice
Baby spinach leaves
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the noodles according to package directions or soak vermicelli in warm water until tender, then drain and set aside
Heat coconut oil in a heavy bottomed pot and add the shrimp with a light sprinkle of salt, cooking briefly until just pink and lightly golden, then remove and set aside
Add the chopped shallot to the same pot and cook until softened and fragrant
Stir in the garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste, allowing the aromatics to release their flavors
Pour in the broth and stir well, then add the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes if using
Add the sliced bell pepper and mushrooms and let the soup gently simmer until vegetables are tender
Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt naturally
Finish with fresh lime juice and taste to adjust seasoning
Place noodles into serving bowls, ladle the hot soup over them, top with shrimp, and garnish with fresh cilantro
Notes
For a milder soup, reduce the amount of red curry paste and skip the chili flakes
For extra heat, add a sliced fresh chili or a drizzle of chili oil at the table
Store the soup base and noodles separately to maintain the best texture
Reheat gently over low heat and add fresh noodles if needed
Vegetables can be adjusted based on availability without affecting the overall flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai inspired