Best 6 Shrimp Coconut And Plantain Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the Caribbean and discover a symphony of flavors in the "Shrimp Coconut and Plantain Soup". This delectable soup is a harmonious blend of fresh shrimp, tender green plantains, creamy coconut milk, and a chorus of aromatic spices. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors in this Caribbean delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT SHRIMP SOUP



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This delicious soup is just three simple steps away from your dinner table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

THE BEST THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Authentic, bold, and delicious Thai flavors make this soup irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I've had. You won't be disappointed with this one! Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemon grass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SHRIMP, COCONUT AND PLANTAIN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 scallions finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 habanero chili, seeded and finely chopped or to your taste
2 cups chopped tomatoes,
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 green plantains, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
3 cups of water
1 pound of large shrimp, shell on
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cans (14 oz) of coconut milk or more if necessary
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the refrito: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. When it is hot, add the onion, scallions and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, and then add the chili, tomatoes, carrots, plantain and ground cumin. Cook for about 8 minutes more or until the vegetables are soft. 2. Meanwhile, clean and de-vein the shrimp and place the shells in a small pot with the water. 3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, about 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and discard the shells. 4. Add the shrimp liquid to the vegetables, stir well and cook for 12 minutes more. 5 Add the coconut milk and cook for about 10 minutes more. Add the shrimp and cook just until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve immediately.

THAI SHRIMP COCONUT SOUP



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Make and share this Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rabia

Categories     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
5 cups water
1 lb shrimp (raw with tails on)
3 stalks lemongrass, thick sliced and bruised
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons red curry paste (Thai Kitchen)
2 green onions, chopped
1 inch galangal, sliced thinly
1/4 cup coriander leaves or 1/4 cup Thai basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 jalapeno peppers, thick sliced

Steps:

  • Add water and coconut milk to pot and whisk.
  • Add salt.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and red curry paste.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Strain of the big pieces.
  • Add mushrooms and jalapeno peppers.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook till shrimp is done.
  • Add green onions and lime juice.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves or thai basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 474.7, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 15.7

SHRIMP & COCONUT SOUP #RSC



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"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry" A zesty Caribbean Style Shrimp and Pasta makes an easy delicious meal and guaranteed to warm you heart and soul.

Provided by lisak64

Categories     Caribbean

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 ounces medium shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined, patted dry (41-50 count)
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
4 ounces angel hair pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup corn kernel
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons snipped chives, plus
additional chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil over medium-high heat until just shimmering. Toss the shrimp with ½ teaspoon of curry powder. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, just until lightly brown on both sides; transfer shrimp to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil, curry powder and shallots to pan; cook 30 seconds or until shallots begin to soften. Stir in broth and Hidden Valley seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Add pasta and shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir in corn, coconut milk and chives; heat through. Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.8, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 403.6, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 20.5

COCONUT SHRIMP SOUP



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Make and share this Coconut Shrimp Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to your own preference)
1 lb carrot (halved lengthwise, and sliced)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 ounces angel hair pasta
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
kosher salt
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 3 qrt saucepan over medium-low heat. when the oil is hot, add ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continually. Add carrots, coconut milk and 3 cups water.
  • Mix cornstarch and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth, and add to the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Break pasta in half and add to the pot. Return the liquid to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until pasta is al dente and carrots are tender (about 4 - 5 minutes).
  • Add shrimp to the pot, and stir until the shrimp is opaque (about a minute). Remove pot from the heat, and stir in lime juice and salt.
  • Garnish individual servings with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1061.1, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 30.4

Tips:

  • To save time, buy pre-cooked shrimp and frozen coconut milk.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can mash the plantains and coconut milk together with a fork.
  • For a creamier soup, blend the plantains and coconut milk with 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the soup.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro, green onions, or toasted coconut.

Conclusion:

This shrimp, coconut, and plantain soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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