Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk; 5 cups water; 1 lb shrimp (raw with tails on); 3 stalks lemongrass, thick sliced and bruised; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thinly; 2 teaspoons red curry paste (Thai Kitchen); 2 green onions, chopped; 1 inch galangal, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup coriander leaves or 1/4 cup Thai basil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3 jalapeno peppers, thick sliced

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
5 cups water
1 lb shrimp (raw with tails on)
3 stalks lemongrass, thick sliced and bruised
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons red curry paste (Thai Kitchen)
2 green onions, chopped
1 inch galangal, sliced thinly
1/4 cup coriander leaves or 1/4 cup Thai basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 jalapeno peppers, thick sliced

1
Add water and coconut milk to pot and whisk.
2
Add salt.
3
Bring to the boil.
4
Add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and red curry paste.
5
Reduce the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6
Strain of the big pieces.
7
Add mushrooms and jalapeno peppers.
8
Cook for 5 minutes.
9
Add shrimp and cook till shrimp is done.
10
Add green onions and lime juice.
11
Cook for 5 minutes.
12
Garnish with coriander leaves or thai basil.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk, 5 cups water, 1 lb shrimp (raw with tails on), 3 stalks lemongrass, thick sliced and bruised, and more.

Yes, Thai Shrimp Coconut 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 Shrimp Coconut Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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