Warm Up This Winter with Kincaid Grill’s Seafood Fusion Soup

As the temperatures drop and when snow should be blanketing Alaska, there’s nothing quite like a comforting meal to warm you up. Kincaid Grill’s Seafood Fusion Soup is the perfect winter dish—rich, aromatic, and full of vibrant flavors inspired by Southeast Asian cuisine. Whether you’re cozying up after a long day or hosting a winter gathering, this dish will bring comfort and a touch of culinary adventure to your table.

Pair the creamy, flavorful broth with delicate shrimp wontons for an elevated soup experience that’s sure to please. Let’s dive into this recipe and why it’s the perfect choice for these chilly months. 

Seafood Fusion Soup

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (19-ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon sliced, peeled ginger
• 4 stalks lemongrass, cut into 1-inch cubes and crushed
• 8 lime leaves, torn in half
• ¼ cup fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 Thai chilies
• Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
• ½ cup chicken stock, for thinning
• 3 cups water
• Dash of salt
• 12 Shrimp Wontons (recipe below)

Preparation

1. In a large stockpot, combine the coconut milk, ginger, lemongrass, lime leaves, fish sauce, sugar, Thai chilies, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a slow simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes. Thin as needed with chicken stock.
2. In another stockpot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the completed wontons to the pot and poach for about 3 minutes.
3. Divide the wontons among 4 deep serving bowls. Ladle the soup over the wontons and serve immediately.

Garnish with diced roma tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, and drops of chili oil and basil oil for a burst of color and flavor.

Shrimp Wontons

Ingredients

• ½ pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced green onion (both white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sambal paste
• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten

Preparation

1. Put the shrimp, ginger, green onion, garlic, fish sauce, cilantro, and sambal paste in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined.
2. Drop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton over and use the beaten egg to seal the wrapper. Place the wontons on a lined baking sheet until ready to use.

Why This Recipe Is Perfect for Winter

Winter in Alaska calls for meals that bring warmth and comfort to the table, and this Seafood Fusion Soup does just that. The creamy coconut milk and fragrant lemongrass create a rich, warming broth, while the shrimp wontons add a delightful heartiness. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to curl up by the fire and savor every bite.

Featured in the Greatest Hits Cookbook, this soup is not only a Kincaid Grill classic but also a way to enjoy a restaurant favorite from the comfort of home. Whether you’re preparing this soup for your family or sharing it at a gathering, it’s bound to be a hit.

Take a break from the cold and treat yourself to a meal that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. Try out Kincaid Grill’s Seafood Fusion Soup this season, and bring a little warmth and excitement to your home.