Seafood Tom Yum Recipe (Is Tom Yum Healthy?)

Wooden spoon picking up a shrimp in a bowl of Tom Yum.

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Seafood Tom Yum Recipe (Is Tom Yum Healthy?)

Seafood tom yum is a flavorful and umami broth that infuses the delicious herbal tom yum flavors with succulent seafood. This dish is one of the most popular in Thai restaurants given its unique fragrant and spicy flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Clara

Ingredients

Stock Ingredients

Shrimp shells and heads
1 stalk Lemongrass
1 Makrut Lime Leaf
Fresh Galangal
1-2 Thai chilies
1 clove Garlic

Soup Mix-Ins

4 oz Shrimp
4 oz Squid rings
½ Shallot

Seasonings and Garnish

1 tablespoon Fish sauce
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Lime
1 teaspoon Nam Prik Pao (Optional)
Cilantro (For garnish)

Instructions

Make the shrimp stock – Devein shrimp and reserve the head and the shells, reserving them in a saucepan. Bring the shrimp shells and head to a boil in 2 cups of water and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Strain and remove the shrimp shells.
Infuse the herbs – Mince the galangal, rip the kaffir lime leaves, and chop the lemongrass using the top part. Smash the garlic clove as well to release flavor. Add them all to the shrimp stock and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
Cook the seafood – Strain the herbs out and add in the raw seafood and shallots if using. Season with fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and nam prik pao. Turn the heat to medium-high heat and cook until the seafood is fully done about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish and enjoy – Serve the soup in a bowl and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Nam Prik Pao Usage – This Thai chili paste gives the soup an additional kick and it's beautiful red flavor. You can find them at your local Asian grocery store or order online.

Expert Tips

Save the shrimp shells and heads for the stock – Stacking the chicken pieces on top of each other will result in uneven cooking. Keep in one layer for best results.

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