Hot-and-Sour Shrimp and Lemon Grass Soup Recipe

Name: Hot-and-Sour Shrimp and Lemon Grass Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with shells reserved; 4 cups water; 3 stalks fresh lemon grass, green tops trimmed off and reserved, white bulb pounded flat and cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 15-ounce can straw mushrooms, drained; 1 small tomato, cut into thin wedges; 1 large scallion, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup bottled fish sauce (nuoc mam); 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon chili oil; 4 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with shells reserved
4 cups water
3 stalks fresh lemon grass, green tops trimmed off and reserved, white bulb pounded flat and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 15-ounce can straw mushrooms, drained
1 small tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 large scallion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup bottled fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
4 cups cooked white rice

1
In a saucepan, cover the shrimp shells with 4 cups water.
2
Add the lemon grass tops and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Remove, strain the broth and return it to the saucepan.
4
Add the mushrooms, lemon grass pieces and tomato.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 4 minutes.
6
Add the shrimp and simmer until they are opaque, about 2 minutes.
7
Pour into a tureen.
8
Stir in the scallion, bean sprouts, lime zest and juice, pepper, fish sauce, chili flakes and chili oil.
9
Serve with the rice.

818

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with shells reserved, 4 cups water, 3 stalks fresh lemon grass, green tops trimmed off and reserved, white bulb pounded flat and cut into 1-inch lengths, 1 15-ounce can straw mushrooms, drained, and more.

Yes, Hot-and-Sour Shrimp and Lemon Grass 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.

Hot-and-Sour Shrimp and Lemon Grass Soup

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