Lemongrass Coconut Seafood Noodle Bowl
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Cuisine
Asian
Author:
Big Asia
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Calories
578
Easter meals often highlight seafood instead of meat, symbolising renewal and celebration. This dish keeps things light and vibrant, with fragrant lemongrass, coconut milk and fresh herbs surrounding prawns and fish. The flavours are inspired by Southeast Asian coastal cooking, where seafood is the star and aromatic broths bring everything together. (Beyond Sweet and Savory)
Ingredients
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300 g raw prawns, peeled
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300 g firm white fish (barramundi, snapper or basa), cut into chunks
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400 ml coconut milk
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2 cups seafood or chicken stock
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2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
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3 kaffir lime leaves (optional but amazing)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 thumb ginger, sliced
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
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Juice of 1 lime
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200 g rice noodles
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1 cup bean sprouts
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1 small carrot, julienned
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1 cup bok choy or Asian greens
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Fresh coriander
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Thai basil
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Sliced red chilli
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Fried shallots
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Lime wedges
Directions
1. Prepare noodles
Cook rice noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop them sticking.
2. Build the broth
In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat.
Add garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Simmer
Pour in coconut milk and stock.
Add lime leaves, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar.
- Simmer gently for about 5 minutes so the flavours infuse.
4. Cook seafood
- Add fish pieces first and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add prawns and cook another 2–3 minutes until pink.
Add mussels or clams if using and cook until they open.
5. Finish the bowl
Add noodles, bean sprouts, carrot and greens.
Squeeze in lime juice and stir gently.
Recipe Note
Serving Notes
- Serve steaming hot in deep bowls
- Top with coriander, basil, chilli and crispy shallots
- Perfect with iced jasmine tea or coconut water for a tropical Cairns vibe
- The broth should taste light, citrusy and aromatic, not heavy
Leftover Ideas
- Seafood Laksa Upgrade - Add a spoon of laksa paste and extra coconut milk to the broth
- Fried Noodle Remix - Drain leftover noodles and seafood and stir-fry with garlic, chilli oil and vegetables
- Easter Lunch Rolls - Wrap the seafood and herbs in rice paper rolls with a quick soy-lime dipping sauce
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 578
- Carbs
- 58 grams
- 19%
- Protein
- 34 grams
- 69%
- Fat
- 24 grams
- 37%
- Saturated Fat
- 19 grams
- 119%
- Trans Fat
- grams
- 60%
- Cholesterol
- 136 milligrams
- 45%
- Fiber
- 2 grams
- 8%
- Sugar
- 5 grams
- 6%
- Sodium
- 1367 milligrams
- 59%
- Iron
- 6 milligrams
- 31%
- Potassium
- 910 milligrams
- 26%