Description
Spicy Shrimp Soup delivers a fiery Caribbean coastal experience with zesty peppers and fresh seafood. Fragrant herbs and bold seasonings create a memorable meal that transports hungry diners straight to tropical waters, inviting you to savor each warm, invigorating spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- Juice of 1 lime
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Garnish:
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, paprika, and cayenne pepper into the pot, toasting the spices briefly to intensify their robust flavors.
- Carefully pour in diced tomatoes, broth, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Increase heat to bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing the mixture to meld together for 8-10 minutes.
- Gently introduce raw shrimp into the simmering liquid, cooking until they transform from translucent to a vibrant pink color and curl slightly, which typically takes 3-4 minutes.
- Immediately remove the pot from heat, quickly stirring in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten the soup’s overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions for an extra layer of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use extra-virgin olive oil for deeper flavor complexity and healthier base.
- Choose fresh, high-quality jumbo or large shrimp for best texture and taste.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes and cayenne for personalized heat intensity.
- Replace shrimp with tofu or white fish for vegetarian or alternative protein options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg