Banana Prawn Tom Yum

Banana Prawn Tom Yum

Discover how to make a delicious Banana Prawn Tom Yum with fresh prawns and aromatic spices. This Thai-inspired soup is packed with bold flavours, including lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chilli, making it the perfect dish for seafood lovers. The tender banana prawns are the star of the dish, absorbing all the rich, tangy broth. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion, this recipe is easy to follow. Order premium banana prawns online from Pearl Seafoods, with reliable delivery across Sydney.

Recipe Information

Serves

4 people

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g banana prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
  • 2-3 bird’s eye chillies, smashed
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1-2 tbsp fish sauce (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 200g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish

Steps

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the smashed lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bird’s eye chillies. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
  3. Stir in the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then add the mushrooms and tomato. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Add the banana prawns to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
  5. Remove the soup from the heat and discard the lemongrass and lime leaves. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve immediately.

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