Thai Seafood Curry Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound scallops, shucked
• 1 pound mussels, cleaned
• 1 pound calamari rings
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry paste. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add the shrimp, scallops, mussels, and calamari. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is cooked through.
6. Stir in the fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving) * Calories: 350 * Fat: 15 grams * Protein: 30 grams * Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy
• Fragrant with Thai spices
• Seafood is tender and flavorful
• Perfect for a warm and comforting meal

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the seafood is cooked to perfection."
• "I love the creamy coconut milk and the hint of spice. It's a perfect soup for a cold day."
• "I'm not usually a fan of seafood soup, but this one is amazing. The curry flavor is subtle yet flavorful."
• "I served this soup with rice and it was a perfect meal. It's so easy to make and everyone loved it."
• "This is the best Thai curry soup I've ever had. It's definitely a keeper!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce.
• Be careful not to overcook the seafood. Seafood is delicate and can become tough if overcooked.
• You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste.
• If you don't have time to clean mussels, you can buy them pre-cleaned at the supermarket.