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, peeled and deveined, shells reserved; 8 cups seafood stock; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small white onion, diced; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 tomato, seeded and diced; 4 dried chiles de arbol, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Mexican dried shrimp powder (optional); Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring the reserved shrimp shells and seafood stock to a boil in a large pot.
2
Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring and skimming the surface occasionally.
3
Strain the broth into a 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, heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the carrot, celery and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
8
Stir in the tomato and chiles de arbol and cook 5 more minutes.
9
Stir in the tomato paste and dried shrimp powder and cook 3 minutes.
10
Add the cooked vegetables to the broth.
11
Cook over medium-low heat, covered, 1 hour, 30 minutes.
12
Add the shrimp.
13
Turn off the heat and let stand 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
14
Serve with lime wedges.
15
Per serving: Calories 204; Fat 8 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 1,215 mg; Carbohydrate 9 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 23 g
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Photograph by Yunhee Kim

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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, peeled and deveined, shells reserved, 8 cups seafood stock, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin 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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