Add noodles or rice for a heartier meal. Adjust chili peppers to control spice level.
A bold and aromatic shrimp soup with a spicy kick, perfect for heat lovers and comforting weeknight dinners.
1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (150 g)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (5 g) ginger, minced
1–2 red chili peppers, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced (60 g)
1 red bell pepper, sliced (120 g)
4 cups (960 ml) shrimp or seafood stock
2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce
1 teaspoon (5 g) smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lime juice
2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: cooked rice or rice noodles
Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in oil.
Add chili peppers, carrot, and bell pepper; cook briefly.
Pour in stock and seasonings; bring to simmer.
Add shrimp; cook 3–4 minutes until pink.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve hot.
Find it online: https://nancyrecipes.com/savory-spicy-shrimp-soup-heat-lovers/