Green Soup With Baby Shrimp And Basil Recipe

Name: Green Soup With Baby Shrimp And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium-size cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 large scallions, green part only, coarsely chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 lemon; 1/2 pound baby shrimp, in the shell; 8 large basil leaves, cut across into thin strips

Servings: persons

4 medium-size cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 large scallions, green part only, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 lemon
1/2 pound baby shrimp, in the shell
8 large basil leaves, cut across into thin strips

1
Place the cucumbers, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro and buttermilk in a blender and blend until smooth.
2
Stir in lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
3
Chill in refrigerator.
4
Place the 1/2 lemon and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce to a simmer, add the shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
6
Drain.
7
When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel them.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning.
10
Divide among 4 bowls and top with shrimp.
11
Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium-size cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and coarsely chopped, 2 large scallions, green part only, coarsely chopped, 1 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Green Soup With Baby Shrimp And Basil 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.

Green Soup With Baby Shrimp And Basil

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