Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup Recipe
This Quick and Spicy Shrimp Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish with a perfect balance of heat and richness. Packed with tender shrimp, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, it’s a satisfying meal in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Soup:
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Shrimp and Garnish:
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion until softened.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and paprika; cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Pour in tomatoes, add broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp and coconut milk, simmer until shrimp are cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chili garlic sauce or fresh sliced chili.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
