Coconut Shrimp Soup
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Everyday Food, November 2005
- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Total Time 30 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1 pound (6 to 8 medium) carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 ounces angel-hair pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Coarse salt
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions
- Heat oil in a large (3-quart) saucepan over medium-low heat. Add ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, coconut milk, and 3 cups water. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; add to pot. Bring to a boil.
- Break pasta in half; add to pot. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until pasta is al dente and carrots are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add shrimp; stir until opaque, about 1 minute. Remove pot from heat, and stir in lime juice; season with salt. Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish with scallions.
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Oops - I meant it to read "use only FULL FAT (FF) coconut milk", NOT low fat or fat free! Low fat coconut milk is just watered down - not what you want! Enjoy!
Awesome recipe. I did as another reviewer suggested and subbed chicken broth for water, added one bell pepper (chopped) with the carrots, and added 1 heaping tsp. red curry paste + 1 tsp. fish sauce with the coconut milk. I also used the full 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes, and my ginger was a heaping Tbsp. We topped it with cilantro along with the green onions. Very yummy - my husband and I definitely said it was a do-again. Oh, and use only FF coconut milk - you need the creaminess.
I would say that the extra saturated fat is worth it. Have tried the low fat (didn't find FF) coco milk and ruined what would otherwise would have been a fantastic soup.
I adore this recipe! I have been making it for years. And I just realized that the Coconut milk (just 2 ounces) is half my saturated fat intake for a day. I am going to check if they make FF. I so do not want to give up this fabulous soup.
Can I substitute ground ginger? Snowbound today and out of fresh ginger.
Can I substitute ground ginger? Snowbound today and out of fresh ginger.
This dish is just an awesome combination of flavours!! I made it for my fianc?ɬ
This is the best soup!.... balanced flavors, tangy, smooth coconut broth and delicious noodle/carrot combination. I totally get a craving for this and have to make a batch every couple months! Even in the summer, absolutely. Delicious and a snap to make!
Yummy to all onions......especially shallots..............
adhanani; scallion and green onion are the same; A scallion, (also known as a spring onion, salad onion or green onion in many countries). Maybe you are thinking of a shallot which is different.
Note to the Author - the scallions listed on the recipe are actually referring to green onions not actual scallions. See the picture. People often confuse scallions and green onions - they are not the same.
Is your name Jennifer? :) (violetsmom)
Thanks for the comment--I can't wait to make this. It sounds so good! Yummo, as I have been saying before there was a RR....
This soup is really good. I made a few adjustments...added about a teaspoon of red curry paste, chicken stock instead of water, some diced red pepper, and a little fish sauce. I also used pre-grated carrot instead of sliced for convenience sake. It was excellent!