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SOUTH BEACH THAI SHRIMP SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



South Beach Thai Shrimp Soup With Lime and Cilantro image

Appropriate for Phase I. In later phases, you can add cooked soba noodles. Substitute chopped scallions if you don't like cilantro.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Thai

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped scallion

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot.
  • Add ginger and onion.
  • Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
  • Add broth and red pepper flakes and bring to a low boil.
  • Add cabbage and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, lime zest and lime juice.
  • Cook just until shrimp turns pink.
  • Serve hot sprinkled with cilantro or scallions.

THAI SHRIMP SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



THAI SHRIMP SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 5 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (11/2-pound) head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger and onion; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add broth and red pepper flakes; increase heat and bring soup to a low boil. Add cabbage and cook 2 minutes. Add shrimp, fish sauce, lime zest, and lime juice; cook just until shrimp turn pink, about 1 minutes. Serve hot, sprinkle with cilantro, if using.

THAI CILANTRO SHRIMP



THAI CILANTRO SHRIMP image

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Avocado

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup minced cilantro
2 Tbs minced pickled (sushi) ginger
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds large (21-25/lb) raw shrimp peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a covered container and toss well. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring or tossing once or twice. Cook shrimp over high heat on BBQ or under broiler, for about 3 minutes total, turning once. Transfer to a platter and serve warm or cold, accompanied by Avocado and Tomato salsa MAKE SWEET CHILI DRESSING In a blender combine 3 Tbs. rice vinegar 2 Tablespoon Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard Slowly drizzle 1/3 cup vegetable oil into processor in a thin stream to create a creamy emulsified dressing. AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALSA 2 vine-ripened tomatoes 2 avocados 4 green onions finely chopped 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 tsp fresh lime juice 1 recipe Sweet Chili Dressing Core and halve tomato pieces and remove most of the seeds. Cut into tiny 1/8 inch diced pieces. Dice avocado flesh small. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Serve salsa on a platter surrounded by the shrimp. Because avocado turns brown, I don't complete the salsa until shortly before serving.

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