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    Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup

    January 27, 2022 · Published: January 26, 2022 By: Asian Caucasian 5 Comments

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    A white bowl of Thai seafood soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a rust-colored plate placed on a wooden board.
    A white bowl of Thai seafood soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a yellow plate with fresh herbs and a small bowl of rice on the side placed on top of a wooden board.

    Your palate will be singing when you make this easy, comforting Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup. This version features the addition of light coconut milk for a creamy coconut broth, making it so healthy too!

    A white bowl of Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a yellow plate with fresh herbs and a small bowl of rice on the side placed on top of a wooden board.

    If you're feeling the love for Thai food on a cold winter's day, this mildly spicy Thai seafood curry with coconut milk soup will surely bring on the body heat! This comforting bowl of yum will fulfill your soup and seafood cravings with its abundance of seafood, and fragrant herbs and aromatic flavors in the broth. Skip the take-out and make this easy Thai dish at home!

    A white bowl of Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup with shrimp, mussels and fish with fresh basil on the side placed on top of a wooden board.

    I like to see what's calling my name at the seafood market for this dish. Really, you can add any fresh shellfish and fish that you like.

    Types of seafood you can use in this dish

    Fresh cod fish, mussels, shrimp, and scallops in separate glass bowls on top of a wooden plank board.

    I chose a firm white fish (cod), mussels, shrimp, and sea scallops for my seafood soup. But fresh calamari, clams, oysters, lobster, and crab would also be fabulous in this dish!

    TIP: When using fish, make sure it's a firm fish (like cod, mahi mahi, or halibut) so it doesn't fall apart when cooked.

    Ingredients you'll need for the broth

    Various glass bowls filled with ingredients for making Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup placed on top of a wooden plank board with fresh produce.

    Most of these are basic pantry items that can be found in the Asian section at your local grocery store, or click the links below. It's so easy it is to make this beautiful seafood soup!

    • shallots
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh ginger
    • red curry paste
    • light coconut milk
    • chicken broth
    • sambal oelek
    • fish sauce
    • low-sodium soy sauce
    • fresh lime juice

    [*See recipe card for exact quantities.]

    Substitutions

    • Make it gluten-free. Use these products instead: gluten-free soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and gluten-free fish sauce.
    • Make it low-carb. Use cauliflower rice or rice noodles.
    • Don't like seafood? Swap out the seafood for chicken or pork. These proteins work great in this recipe as well!
    Two white bowls of Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a yellow and rust-colored plate plate with fresh herbs and a small bowl of rice on the side placed on top of a wooden board.

    The abundance of seafood in this Thai curry soup makes this dish insanely delicious! Not to mention that broth with its spicy and sour notes and fragrant spices and herbs, plus the creaminess from the coconut milk. Wow!

    You might want to try this awesome and easy, Asian-inspired Steamed Mussels with Smoky Bacon recipe too. It's on the dinner table in just 20 minutes!

    Is coconut curry soup good for you?

    The answer is YES! Not only is this soup low in fat, with just 252 calories per serving (without the rice), but it contains healthy nutrients in the seafood and the broth with essential vitamins and minerals. You'll feel good about going for that second bowl!

    A white bowl of Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a yellow plate and a small bowl of rice on the side placed on top of a wooden board.

    How to make coconut curry seafood soup

    You'll be surprised at how easy it is to prepare this delicious Thai soup! Probably the most time-consuming part here is prepping the seafood.

    Make the broth:

    1. Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large stock pot or Dutch oven.
    2. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and ginger for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Add in the red curry paste and stir to coat.
    3. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, sambal oelek, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.

    Cook the seafood:

    1. Add in the sliced mushrooms, scallops, and cod fish and cook for 2 minutes.
    2. Add in the shrimp and mussels. Cover the pot and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until all of the mussels have opened. (Discard any unopened mussels.)
    3. Remove from heat. Toss in the basil and cilantro.
    4. Serve over the rice and garnish with extra herbs.

    *[See recipe card for more detailed instructions.]

    Tips and tricks

    • Don't like seafood? Swap out the seafood for chicken or pork. These proteins work great in this recipe as well!
    • The flavors of this Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup only improve overnight, so it makes fantastic leftovers. 
    • This soup should be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days. It also freezes well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • When ready to eat, let soup defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
    A white bowl of Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a rust-colored plate with fresh herbs on top placed on top of a linen napkin.

    Want more recipes like this?

    If you liked this Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup, you're going to want these recipes too!

    • Thai Clear Soup with Chicken and Tofu
    • Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp
    • Steamed Mussels with Smoky Bacon
    • Thai Curry Chicken with Rice
    • Mini Thai Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli

    Update Notes: This post was originally published on February 14, 2016, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like new images, step-by-step instructions, and tips in January 2022.

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    A white bowl of Thai seafood soup with shrimp, mussels and lime on top of a yellow plate with fresh herbs and a small bowl of rice on the side placed on top of a wooden board.

    Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup

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    Your palate will be singing when you make this easy, comforting Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup. This version features the addition of light coconut milk for a creamy coconut broth, making it so healthy too. Skip the take-out and make this insanely delicious Thai dish at home!

    • Total Time: 40 min
    • Yield: 4-6 1x

    Ingredients

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    For the broth:

    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 2 shallots, finely chopped
    • 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
    • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
    • 1 13-oz. can lite coconut milk
    • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
    • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

    For the soup:

    • ½ cup thinly sliced button mushrooms, stemmed
    • ½ cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
    • 8 large sea scallops, cut in half
    • ½ pound cod fish, skinned and cubed
    • ¾ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 pound fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
    • Handful chopped fresh basil and cilantro

    Extras:

    • 2 cups steamed brown or white rice
    • Garnish with extra herbs.

    Instructions

    Make the broth:

    1. Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large stock pot or Dutch oven.
    2. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and ginger for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Add in the red curry paste and stir to coat.
    3. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, sambal oelek, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.

    Cook the seafood:

    1. Add in the sliced mushrooms, scallops, and cod fish and cook for 2 minutes.
    2. Add in the shrimp and mussels. Cover the pot and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until all of the mussels have opened. (Discard any unopened mussels.)
    3. Remove from heat. Toss in the basil and cilantro.

    Assemble the soup:

    1. Place a scoop of rice at bottom of bowl and ladle the seafood mixture over the top.
    2. Garnish with extra herbs and serve while hot.

    Notes

    • To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and gluten-free fish sauce.
    • To make this low-carb, use cauliflower rice or rice noodles
    • Don't like seafood? Swap out the seafood for chicken or pork. These proteins work great in this recipe as well!
    • The flavors of this Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup only improve overnight, so it makes fantastic leftovers. 
    • This soup should be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days. It also freezes well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • When ready to eat, let soup defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 25 min
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: Thai
    • Diet: Low Calorie

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 252
    • Sugar: 2.6 g
    • Sodium: 1308 mg
    • Fat: 8.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
    • Protein: 34.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 139.4 mg

    Keywords: coconut seafood curry soup recipe, recipe for seafood curry, Thai seafood curry with coconut milk, Thai seafood curry red

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    Comments

    1. Kym

      January 30, 2022 at 9:30 am

      Outstanding recipe! My kid even loved this dish. This is an absolute must-try! 🤤

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        January 31, 2022 at 3:52 pm

        So glad to hear that your whole family liked this seafood soup recipe! We went nuts over it too and will be making it again very soon!

        Reply
    2. Lisa Careington

      January 27, 2022 at 9:12 am

      OMG! My mouth is watering looking at this Thai soup! Well, I know what I’m making for Valentine’s Day! 💕

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        January 27, 2022 at 9:12 am

        Yes! This dish is so perfect for a romantic Valentine's dinner! Hope you love it as much as I do!

        Reply
    3. Asian Caucasian

      November 04, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      This is a great recipe, turned out amazing! 🙂

      Reply

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