Seafood Laksa Recipe

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Seafood Laksa
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Directions:

  1. For laksa paste: place dried shrimp paste on a foil-lined baking tray and roast at 350 deg F (180C) for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly roasted.
  2. Blend or process all the paste ingredients, including the roasted dried shrimp paste, until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Cut fish fillets into 11/4 pieces.
  4. Peel and de-vein shrimp, leaving tails intact Cut cleaned squid down one side to open out flat, score inside surface in a criss-cross pattern and cut into strips.
  5. Heat peanut oil in a wok until almost smoking, add laksa paste and stir-fry over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the oil has been absorbed and the paste is fragrant.
  6. Add palm sugar, coconut milk and fish or chicken stock, bring to the boil and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Season to taste with fish sauce, and add a little more palm sugar, if necessary, to balance the flavors.
  8. When ready to serve, add the fish, shrimp and squid (or chicken if you prefer), and simmer uncovered for a few minutes until the seafood (or chicken) is just cooked through.
  9. Meanwhile, heat the noodles according to packet instructions, drain, and keep warm.
  10. Lastly, add the crabmeat to the laksa and heat through gently.
  11. Remove laksa from heat and add the lime juice to taste.
  12. Divide the hot noodles, bok choy and mint leaves between serving bowls.
  13. Ladle hot soup over the top.
  14. Serve soup topped with cilantro sprigs, bean sprouts, fried shallots, and extra chili if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 669.36 Kcal (2802 kJ)
Calories from fat 383.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.58g 66%
Cholesterol 58.22mg 19%
Sodium 1461.7mg 61%
Potassium 706.88mg 15%
Total Carbs 48.6g 16%
Sugars 5.24g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Protein 27.52g 55%
Vitamin C 50.8mg 85%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.73 Kcal (669 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.16g 66%
Cholesterol 13.89mg 19%
Sodium 348.8mg 61%
Potassium 168.68mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.6g 16%
Sugars 1.25g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 19%
Protein 6.57g 55%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 85%
Iron 0.9mg 21%
Calcium 30.5mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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