Seafood Laksa

Dive into a bowl of bold, aromatic flavors with this Seafood Laksa, a Southeast Asian-inspired noodle soup bursting with fresh seafood and vibrant spices. This comforting dish combines silky rice noodles, tender prawns, squid rings, and plump mussels, all simmered in a rich, creamy coconut broth infused with the tangy heat of laksa paste. A hint of fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice adds the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty notes. Topped with crunchy bean sprouts, fresh coriander, mint, and a kick of red chili, this visually stunning and deeply satisfying soup is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Ready in just 45 minutes, this Seafood Laksa delivers authentic flavors for a restaurant-quality experience at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Rice noodles
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 100 g Laksa paste
• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 500 ml Chicken or fish stock
• 200 g Prawns, peeled and deveined
• 150 g Squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 200 g Mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Palm sugar or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 100 g Bean sprouts
• 30 g Fresh coriander leaves
• 15 g Fresh mint leaves
• 3 Spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 Red chili, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the laksa paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the coconut milk and chicken or fish stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Add the prawns, squid, and mussels to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.

Step 5

Season the soup with fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 6

Divide the drained noodles among serving bowls.

Step 7

Ladle the hot laksa soup over the noodles, ensuring an even distribution of seafood.

Step 8

Top each bowl with bean sprouts, fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, sliced spring onions, and sliced red chili.

Step 9

Serve immediately, offering extra lime wedges on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2126.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1671.0

Total Fat 52.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 840.4mg	0%
Sodium 7407.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 56.5g
Protein 143.0g	0%

Vitamin D 178.8IU	0%
Calcium 552.4mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 3481.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 38.0%