Creamy Garlic-Seafood Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Garlic-Seafood Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces medium shrimp, shells and tails intact; Cooking spray; 2 cups chopped onion; 12 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 jalapeno peppers, halved; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 pound black snapper fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 tablespoons small cilantro leaves; 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

8 ounces medium shrimp, shells and tails intact
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped onion
12 garlic cloves, crushed
2 jalapeno peppers, halved
1/4 cup dry white wine
6 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 pound black snapper fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons small cilantro leaves
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped
6 lime wedges

1
Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the shells.
2
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp shells, onion, garlic, and peppers; saute 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine to pan; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 cups; strain over a bowl. Discard solids. Wipe pan clean.
3
Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 1 cup shrimp broth, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in remaining 2 cups broth, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saffron; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle shrimp and fish evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; add to pan. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and fish flakes easily. Remove from heat. Ladle about 2/3 cup soup into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro and about 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
4
Wine note: The ever-popular Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio from Italy, 2008 ($20), is a zesty, crisp white with notes of grapefruit and lime. With a kick of heat in your bowl, you want refreshment in your glass. This wine delivers with vibrant fruit and a clean finish. --Natalie MacLean

821

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces medium shrimp, shells and tails intact, Cooking spray, 2 cups chopped onion, 12 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Creamy Garlic-Seafood Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Garlic-Seafood Soup

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