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Homemade Seafood Tom Yum

Recipe by Vlad on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A vibrant, spicy‑sour Thai-inspired soup packed with fresh shrimp, aromatic ginger, chilies, and creamy coconut milk. This quick‑cook Tom Yum brings bold flavors to the table in minutes, perfect for a comforting dinner or a flavorful lunch.

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Homemade Seafood Tom Yum by Vlad, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add sliced ginger.

  2. Add halved cherry tomatoes, whole red chili peppers, and whole green chili peppers to the pan and stir.

  3. Add tom yum paste and stir to combine.

  4. Add peeled shrimp and noodles, then stir.

  5. Pour water into the pan with the shrimp and sauce.

  6. Strain the sauce from the cooked prawns and vegetables.

  7. Fry garlic (or other aromatics) in hot oil.

  8. Add sliced mushrooms to the hot oil and sauté.

  9. Add cherry tomatoes to the sautéed mushrooms.

  10. Add shrimp to the pan.

  11. Add broth and coconut milk to the pan and simmer.

Tips while you cook

Prep ginger first
Heat oil and sauté sliced ginger before adding other aromatics.
Add shrimp after aromatics
Stir in peeled shrimp after the tomatoes and chilies.
Finish with a gentle simmer
After adding broth and coconut milk, let the soup simmer briefly.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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