THAI HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, butterflied, shells reserved
1/4 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh green chilies
2 tablespoons very finely-minced lemongrass, from tender inner part of stalk, plus 2 tablespoons thinly-sliced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons crumbled dried Kefir lime leaves (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
2 tablespoons finely-minced fresh coriander roots and stems
2 thick slices galanga root (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
2 medium shallots, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried tamarind pulp (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
1/2 cup straw mushrooms, rinsed
2 heaping tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
2 teaspoons minced scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of the finely-minced lemongrass. Mix well and let marinate while you prepare the soup.
  • In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until shells have begun to brown. Add chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of the green chilies, the 2 tablespoons sliced lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, coriander roots and stems, galanga root, shallots and tamarind pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook 30 minutes.
  • Into a clean saucepan strain soup through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Heat over medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon green chilies, remaining teaspoon minced lemongrass, straw mushrooms, coriander leaves, and scallions; stir well. To serve, add shrimp in their marinade and cook 30 seconds or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

md Jamal mia 123
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The soup was bland and the shrimp was overcooked. I won't be making this again.


Ambarwati Darsono
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


sweat Dolly
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed the flavors and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Changba Tamang
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Qamar Mughal
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Galib Hussain
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The soup was bland and the shrimp was overcooked. I won't be making this again.


Dabuliwo Julius
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Samir Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed the flavors and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Amber Ndlovu
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


OXFORD486
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sujan Xettry
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The soup was bland and the shrimp was overcooked. I won't be making this again.


Austin Hicks
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Yasir ALmqbuoli
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I love the combination of flavors. This is definitely a keeper.


Holly Pekatowski
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This soup was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again with less chili peppers next time.


Viji Paramodya
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicholas Pulford
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sheikh ebrahim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a little more spice, but that's just my personal preference.


Abdulmajeed Blouch
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.