Shrimp Laksa

Dive into the bold and aromatic world of Southeast Asian cuisine with this stunning Shrimp Laksa recipe. A tantalizing combination of tender rice noodles swimming in a luxuriously creamy coconut milk broth, this dish bursts with vibrant flavors from savory laksa paste, juicy shrimp, and the perfect balance of fish sauce and a touch of sweetness. Topped with crisp bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, green onions, and a hint of heat from red chili, this Malaysian-inspired noodle soup is both comforting and exotic. Ready in just 35 minutes, Shrimp Laksa is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to wow guests. Serve it hot with a squeeze of fresh lime for an added zesty kick, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home! Keywords: Shrimp Laksa recipe, Malaysian noodle soup, coconut broth, quick dinner ideas, Southeast Asian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles
• 300 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 500 ml Chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons Laksa paste
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 100 grams Bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges)
• 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 1 whole Red chili (sliced, optional)
• 2 whole Boiled egg (halved, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour in the chicken stock and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.

Step 5

Divide the soaked rice noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the laksa soup over the noodles, ensuring each bowl gets a generous portion of shrimp.

Step 6

Top with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and slices of red chili for garnish. Add a boiled egg half to each bowl if desired.

Step 7

Serve hot with a wedge of lime on the side for squeezing over the soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1806.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1317.7

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 987.9mg	0%
Sodium 3375.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 112.3g	0%

Vitamin D 624.5IU	0%
Calcium 321.0mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1835.8mg	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: 33.0%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 34.1%