Delicious Tamarind Shrimp Soup Recipe

Name: Delicious Tamarind Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raw, peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 packages of bean thread or rice noodles, follow cooking instructions on package; 3/4 packages tamarind powder, paste works too; 1 large tomato, diced; 3 clove of garlic, finely chopped; 1 bundle of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 5 green onions, chopped, both white and green parts; 1 fresh lime, sliced; 1 fresh jalapeno, deseeded and sliced; 3 tbsp stir fry sauce to marinade shrimp; 1 salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste; 1 olive oil to cook shrimp; 1 bunch of bean fresh sprouts (optional); 1 sprinkle finished soup with sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 lb raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
1 packages of bean thread or rice noodles, follow cooking instructions on package
3/4 packages tamarind powder, paste works too
1 large tomato, diced
3 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 bundle of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
5 green onions, chopped, both white and green parts
1 fresh lime, sliced
1 fresh jalapeno, deseeded and sliced
3 tbsp stir fry sauce to marinade shrimp
1 salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
1 olive oil to cook shrimp
1 bunch of bean fresh sprouts (optional)
1 sprinkle finished soup with sesame seeds

1
In a bowl, add cleaned shrimp, diced tomato, chopped garlic, tbs.
2
olive oil, stir fry sauce and seasonings
3
In a pot, add 5 or so cups of water, tamarind powder, a squeeze of sriracha chili sauce(optional), add a tsp.
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of salt and place over low heat
5
Be sure to taste broth, make sure it's not watery, and has a good tamarind flavour
6
Cook noodles according to package, they should be springy and have a slight chew to them, rinse with cool water and set aside.
7
In a pan, cook the shrimp mixture over medium heat.
8
The tomatoes will break down and make the mixture watery, you want this to happen, it will become part of the broth.
9
Cook until shrimp are done about 5 minutes.
10
In a bowl, add your noodles.
11
Then add your shrimp with some of the tomato juice.
12
Pour the tamarind broth about half way up the bowl.
13
Top with the fresh cilantro, jalapeno, green onions, bean sprouts and lime.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raw, peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 packages of bean thread or rice noodles, follow cooking instructions on package, 3/4 packages tamarind powder, paste works too, 1 large tomato, diced, and more.

Yes, Delicious Tamarind Shrimp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious Tamarind Shrimp Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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