Spicy Shrimp Broth Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound jumbo shrimp, deveined, peeled, and shells reserved; 8 cups seafood stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small white onion, diced; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 celery sticks, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 tomato, seeded and diced; 4 chiles de arbol, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried shrimp powder; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound jumbo shrimp, deveined, peeled, and shells reserved
8 cups seafood stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, diced
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 celery sticks, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
4 chiles de arbol, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried shrimp powder
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a large pot, bring the reserved shrimp shells and seafood stock to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer to blend the flavors, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring and skimming the surface occasionally.
3
Strain the broth into large bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to release as much liquid as possible.
4
Return the broth to the pot and keep warm.
5
Meanwhile in a medium, heavy saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the carrot, celery, and bell pepper and cook until fragrant, about 7 minutes.
8
Add the tomato and chile de arbol and cook for 5 minutes longer.
9
Mix in the tomato paste and dried shrimp powder and cook for 3 minutes.
10
Add the cooked vegetables to the warm broth and stir.
11
Cook on medium-low heat, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
12
Add the shrimp to the simmering broth.
13
Turn off the heat and let the soup stand for 3 minutes until the shrimp are translucent and cooked through.
14
Serve hot with lime wedges.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound jumbo shrimp, deveined, peeled, and shells reserved, 8 cups seafood stock, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small white onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp Broth 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.

Spicy Shrimp Broth

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