Green Soup With Baby Shrimp And Basil Recipes

GREEN SOUP WITH BABY SHRIMP AND BASIL

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro and buttermilk in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Chill in refrigerator.
• Place the 1/2 lemon and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add the shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel them. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Taste the soup and adjust seasoning. Divide among 4 bowls and top with shrimp. Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.

SHRIMP WITH BASIL, GARLIC, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
• Divide the shrimp between 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
• Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat, or do this in 2 batches if you only have 1 pan. Season 1 side of the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly film the bottom of the pan and turn the heat up to high. Invert the pan of shrimp so they all fall into the skillet(s) at once. Saute the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a bit more oil and 1/2 the garlic to each pan. Turn the heat off and turn the shrimp over with tongs. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

THAI SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the broth, water, brown sugar, ginger, fish sauce, curry paste and lemongrass. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully stir in shrimp and edamame. Cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Add the coconut milk, corn, bamboo shoots, basil, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and curry powder; heat through. Discard lemongrass.