Seafood and Coconut Soup Thai-Inspired Coconut Seafood Soup with Lemongrass and Lime Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped 1 red chili, sliced (optional) 3 cups seafood stock or fish broth 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce Juice of 1 lime 200g (7 oz) mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels) 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish Directions: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chili. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in seafood stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the seafood, bell pepper, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through. Remove lemongrass pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 295 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #seafoodsoup #coconutmilsoup #thaiinspired #seafoodrecipes #comfortsoup #easyweeknightmeals #cleaneating #soupseason #dairyfree #glutenfree #pescatarianrecipes #spicysoup #homemadesoups #southeastasianflavors #fishsoup #healthycomfortfood #tropicalflavors #coconutcurry #lowcarbsoups #easyrecipeideas Craving something cozy and exotic? This Thai-Inspired Coconut Seafood Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with coastal flavors!