🍤🥥🌶️ Spicy Coconut Shrimp Soup 🍽️
Servings: 4 🍽️
Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏱️
Cooking Time: 20 minutes 🔥
Total Time: 30 minutes ⏲️
📝 Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
1 onion, chopped 🧅
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 🌿
1-2 red chili peppers, chopped (adjust to heat preference) 🌶️
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 🥥
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
1 tablespoon fish sauce 🐟
1 tablespoon soy sauce 🥢
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 🍋
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (optional, for extra heat) 🌶️
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
Lime wedges, for serving 🍋
👩🍳 Instructions:
Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and red chili peppers, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add Coconut Milk and Broth:
Pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and Thai red curry paste (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Simmer and Add Shrimp:
Let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Finish with Lime Juice:
Stir in the fresh lime juice to add brightness to the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce or fish sauce if needed.
Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra tang.
💡 Tips:
Customize the Spice: Adjust the amount of chili peppers and red curry paste based on your spice preference.
Vegetable Additions: You can add mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers to the soup for extra texture and flavor.
Serve with Rice: This soup pairs well with a side of jasmine rice to soak up the delicious broth.
Enjoy your Spicy Coconut Shrimp Soup! 🍤🥥🌶️😋