Thai Hot And Sour Seafood Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Hot And Sour Seafood Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined (shells reserved); 1/2 lb scallops; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 3 lemongrass, stalks cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 quarts chicken stock; 2 green onions, sliced julienne; 6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 green serrano chilies, seeded and chopped; 1 red serrano chilie, seeded and slivered; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 3/4 cup lime juice

Servings: persons

1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined (shells reserved)
1/2 lb scallops
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon salt
4 kaffir lime leaves
3 lemongrass, stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
2 quarts chicken stock
2 green onions, sliced julienne
6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 green serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
1 red serrano chilie, seeded and slivered
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime zest
3/4 cup lime juice

1
Combine shrimp shells with stock, Green chiles, salt, lime, zest, lime leaves and lemongrass stalks in heavy non-aluminum pot.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Strain.
4
Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
5
Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 1 minute.
6
Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
7
Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili, shiitake slices, and green onions.
8
Stir and ladle into individual bowls.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined (shells reserved), 1/2 lb scallops, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Thai Hot And Sour Seafood Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Hot And Sour Seafood Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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