Thai Hot and Spicy Shrimp Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Hot and Spicy Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 small green or red Thai bird chiles or 4 jalapeno chiles; 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 2 shallots, minced; 2 1/4-inch-thick slices of galangal or fresh ginger; 4 kaffir lime leaves, cut into fine shreds; 1 stalk lemongrass, white soft part sliced very thin; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (deveining optional); 1 small bunch cilantro, large stems removed; 1/4 to 1/2 cup Thai fish sauce; Juice of 3 limes; Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

6 cups water
2 small green or red Thai bird chiles or 4 jalapeno chiles
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 shallots, minced
2 1/4-inch-thick slices of galangal or fresh ginger
4 kaffir lime leaves, cut into fine shreds
1 stalk lemongrass, white soft part sliced very thin
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (deveining optional)
1 small bunch cilantro, large stems removed
1/4 to 1/2 cup Thai fish sauce
Juice of 3 limes
Pepper to taste

1
Bring the water to a simmer and add the chiles, garlic, shallots, galangal, lime leaves, and lemongrass and simmer gently for 12 minutes.
2
Add the shrimp, simmer for 1 minute, and add the cilantro, 1/4 cup fish sauce, and lime juice.
3
Simmer for 1 minute more.
4
Season to taste with pepper.
5
If the soup tastes like it needs salt, add fish sauce.
6
its very salty and will contribute flavor.
7
until the salt level is right.
8
Serve in heated soup bowls.

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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: 6 cups water, 2 small green or red Thai bird chiles or 4 jalapeno chiles, 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Thai Hot and Spicy 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.

Thai Hot and Spicy Shrimp Soup

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