Best 6 Thia Hot Lemongrass Shrimp Recipes

SIMPLE THAI-STYLE LEMONGRASS SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• Cut off the dry end and a few top leaves of the lemongrass stem.
• Bruise the stem with the handle of a knife and cut into 1-inch long pieces.
• Reserve.
• Bruise the chilies, cut them in half, scoop out and discard the seeds.
• Reserve the chilies.
• Bring the water to boil.
• Add lemongrass and ginger, and squeeze out half the lime into the water.
• Boil 2-3 minutes.
• Add fish sauce and chili-garlic paste.
• Cook for another minute.
• Add tomatoes and mushrooms.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes (or longer, until it boils and the tomatoes start to fall apart).
• Squeeze the other half of the lime into the soup.
• Take off the heat.
• Add the chilies and let stand a few seconds, then add the shrimp.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
• Leave lemongrass, ginger and chilies in the soup and either try to pour the soup without them, or, better, pour the soup with chunks of lemongrass and ginger in it and warn your guests not to eat these.
• They do add flavour when left in the soup while you eat it.

THIA HOT LEMONGRASS SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat wok or large heavy skillet until very hot but not smoking. Add oil,heat 5-10 seconds Add shrimp, stir fry 3 min or until just cooked through(do not overcook, shrimp color will turn whiter and texture will change firmer when cooked through, cooking too long will make shrimp tough) Add peppers, onions and pea pods. Stir fry 2 min or until hot. Add mint, cilantro and dressing. Toss all ingredients in hot pan. Serve on large platter garnished with shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber and tomato wedges.

THAI HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP TOAST

Steps:

• Saute ginger, onion, chiles and lemon grass until soft. Deglaze pan with fish sauce. Add chicken stock and lime leaves. Simmer and reduce the liquid by 20 per cent. Add vinegar, basil and pepper. Check for seasoning. Strain the soup. Add sauteed shiitakes and fresh enoki mushrooms. Ladle soup in soup plates. Garnish with shrimp toast and scallions.
• In a food processor, puree first 5 ingredients. Check for seasoning. Fold in scallions, cilantro and jicama. Spread the mixture on bread, cut in half on the diagonal and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F and fry until golden brown.

THAI HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• In a bowl combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of the finely-minced lemongrass. Mix well and let marinate while you prepare the soup.
• In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until shells have begun to brown. Add chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of the green chilies, the 2 tablespoons sliced lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, coriander roots and stems, galanga root, shallots and tamarind pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook 30 minutes.
• Into a clean saucepan strain soup through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Heat over medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon green chilies, remaining teaspoon minced lemongrass, straw mushrooms, coriander leaves, and scallions; stir well. To serve, add shrimp in their marinade and cook 30 seconds or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

THAI HOT & SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and habanero in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• Add juice, fish sauce, tomato, and onions to pan; cook 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in coconut milk and cilantro. Discard lemongrass stalk and lime leaves.

THAI HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Stir in the tom yum paste and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. Place the chicken in the saucepan, and cook 5 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Mix in the mushrooms. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and green chile pepper. Continue cooking until well blended. Remove from heat, and serve warm with the coriander and basil.