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Coconut Shrimp Soup Recipe is a must-try delight!

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This Coconut Shrimp Soup brings tropical flavors to your table with creamy coconut milk, bold Thai red curry, and tender shrimp. It’s packed with veggies, vibrant spices, and slurp-worthy noodles—perfect for cozy dinners or exotic meal prep days.

Ingredients

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8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon coconut oil
¼ teaspoon salt
7 oz rice noodles or alternative (ramen, glass noodles, or mung bean vermicelli)
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
4 cups chicken or seafood broth
14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
5 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups baby spinach
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Soak the rice noodles or mung bean vermicelli in a large bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.

  • Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just browned. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pot, sauté the chopped shallot for 1 minute. Stir in garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste. Cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.

  • Pour in broth and coconut milk. Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and red chili flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  • Add sliced red bell pepper and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes until tender.

  • Add baby spinach and cook for 30 seconds until wilted. Stir in lime juice.

  • Divide the softened noodles between serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over the noodles, top with shrimp, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Use seafood broth for a deeper coastal flavor or vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist.
Swap shrimp with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based variation.
Coconut milk adds creaminess—use full-fat for a richer texture.
Add extra red chili flakes or sliced Thai chili if you love it spicy.

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