shrimp and bass tom yum soup

Name: Shrimp and Bass Tom Yum Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) Thai chicken stock; 3 scallions, chopped white and light green parts only; 10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 bass filets, cut into chunks; 6 tablespoon(s) fish sauce; 4 tablespoon(s) lime juice; 3 tablespoon(s) chili paste in soy bean sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; fresh cilantro for garnish

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Aug 10, 2025

I made this with some fresh bass filets that we caught fishing in our favorite lake. This was so good. I have shared a recipe for Thai chicken stock, but you can use regular chicken stock or seafood sauce.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 cups Thai chicken stock
3 scallions, chopped white and light green parts only
10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 bass filets, cut into chunks
6 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons chili paste in soy bean sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
fresh cilantro for garnish

How To Make shrimp and bass tom yum soup

Step 1

Bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the scallions and reduce the heat to medium. Add the shrimp and bass, cook 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, and brown sugar. Continue to cook 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with cilantro.
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