Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Noodle Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Noodle Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place all ingredients in blender.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace all ingredients in blender.
Process until paste forms.
Can be made 1 day ahead.
Transfer to small bowl, cover, and chill.
Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp shells and cook until pink, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
Add spice paste and half of onion; sauté until dry, about 3 minutes.
Add fish sauce and sugar; stir until liquid is syrupy, about 2 minutes.
Add coconut milk, broth, and mushroom stems.
Bring just to boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
Strain soup into large pot, pressing on solids in strainer.
Discard solids.
Meanwhile, place rice noodles in large heat-resistant bowl.
Pour simmering water over to cover noodles; let stand at least 20 minutes to soften, stirring occasionally (noodles can stand in water up to 2 hours).
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add remaining onion and garlic; sauté until brown, stirring frequently, about 13 minutes.
Add sesame oil, then sliced mushroom caps.
Sauté until mushrooms are soft, about 4 minutes.
Bring soup to simmer.
Add mushroom mixture, shrimp, peanuts, and lime juice to soup.
Simmer until shrimp is opaque, about 2 minutes.
Drain noodles; divide among 6 bowls.
Ladle soup over noodles, dividing equally.
Sprinkle soup with green onions and cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.