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Seafood Laksa Noodles

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Seafood Laksa Noodles is a rich and aromatic Southeast Asian-inspired noodle soup featuring tender seafood, silky rice noodles, and a creamy coconut curry broth. Packed with bold flavors and comforting textures, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 pound white fish, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
  • Sliced red chilies, for garnish (optional)
  • Crispy fried onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the red curry paste and turmeric and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the seafood stock and coconut milk.
  7. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar.
  8. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
  9. Add the shrimp, scallops, and white fish.
  10. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
  11. Stir in the lime juice.
  12. Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls.
  13. Ladle the hot broth and seafood over the noodles.
  14. Top with bean sprouts, green onions, and desired garnishes.
  15. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Store noodles and broth separately to prevent the noodles from becoming overly soft.
  • Add bok choy, mushrooms, spinach, or snow peas for extra vegetables.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the curry paste.
  • Use a mixture of seafood such as mussels, squid, or crab for variety.
  • Reheat the broth gently and add freshly cooked or reserved noodles before serving.
  • Fresh lime juice brightens the rich coconut broth.

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