Description
Mexican quick and spicy shrimp soup delights seafood enthusiasts with its bold flavors and zesty profile. Coastal ingredients blend harmoniously, delivering a warming and satisfying culinary experience you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat pot, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until they release a fragrant aroma and become translucent.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, paprika, and cayenne pepper into the aromatic base, stirring continuously to activate their intense flavors for approximately 60 seconds.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, incorporating soy sauce to create a robust liquid foundation. Allow the mixture to simmer and develop depth for 10 minutes, letting the ingredients meld together.
- Gently introduce raw shrimp and optional coconut milk into the simmering liquid, cooking until the seafood transforms into a vibrant pink color, which typically takes 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and brighten the soup’s profile by stirring in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Calibrate the seasoning with salt and black pepper to achieve a balanced taste.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion captures the complex layers of spice and seafood essence. Serve immediately to preserve the soup’s optimal temperature and zesty character.
Notes
- Dial down the heat by reducing red pepper flakes and cayenne for a milder version perfect for sensitive palates.
- Swap shrimp with tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian-friendly alternative that maintains the soup’s robust flavor profile.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for maximum taste and ensure they’re not overcooked to prevent rubbery texture.
- Keep extra broth nearby to adjust soup consistency if it becomes too thick during simmering, creating your ideal soup texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg