Description
Quick spicy shrimp soup is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines fresh shrimp with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp: 500 grams, peeled and deveined
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Chili paste: 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)
- Coconut milk: 400 ml (1 can)
- Vegetable broth: 500 ml
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Green onions: 2, sliced (for garnish)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the chili paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring well to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the fresh shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp is preferred, but frozen shrimp can be used if thawed properly.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili paste.
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp soup, spicy soup, quick recipe, coconut milk, easy dinner