Description
Savory Mexican Shrimp Soup delivers zesty ocean flavors with fiery chili peppers and fresh cilantro. Spicy broth and tender shrimp create a soul-warming coastal dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, creating a fragrant base with sautéed onions and garlic until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce a vibrant blend of red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin, allowing the spices to bloom and release their intense flavors for approximately 60 seconds.
- Cascade broth, tomatoes, and soy sauce into the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle bubbling state that creates a robust, flavorful foundation.
- Gently nestle shrimp into the simmering liquid, monitoring carefully as they transform from translucent to a bright pink hue, which typically takes 3-4 minutes.
- Elevate the soup’s brightness by incorporating fresh lime juice and delicate green onions, then calibrate the seasoning with salt and pepper to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a final burst of herbaceous freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for milder or spicier preferences.
- Select fresh, high-quality shrimp for optimal flavor and texture, preferably wild-caught or sustainably sourced.
- Replace shrimp with tofu or white fish for vegetarian or alternative protein options, maintaining similar cooking times.
- Quick cooking prevents shrimp from becoming tough, so watch carefully during the 3-4 minute window to preserve tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg