Description
This quick spicy shrimp soup is a flavorful and creamy dish featuring tender shrimp simmered in a fragrant blend of garlic, ginger, chili paste, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Finished with fresh lime juice and garnished with cilantro and green onions, it’s perfect for a comforting and spicy meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 400 ml coconut milk (1 can)
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients in one place to ensure an efficient cooking process.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Chili Paste: Stir in the chili paste and cook for another minute to release its flavors into the oil.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the fresh shrimp to the simmering soup and cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Season and Finish: Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste to brighten and balance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili paste according to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice can alter the taste.
- For a richer soup, you can substitute some of the vegetable broth with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
- Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread for a more filling meal.
- Make sure shrimp are cooked just until pink to avoid toughness.
