SHRIMP, CILANTRO AND TAMARIND SOUP
Goan cuisine is known for its bold use of sourness, heat and spices. Seafood occupies an important position in Goan food, and, in this shrimp soup, tamarind is used to provide sourness while chiles provide heat. Here, the raw shrimp are cooked slowly over low heat, helping the stock to develop its rich savoriness. But the method also works spectacularly with frozen shrimp, and you can use shrimp with their tails left on, if you prefer. Whatever you do, be sure to avoid using those thick, syrupy tamarind concentrates. They lack tamarind's fruity flavor and carry a noticeable artificial aftertaste. Serve with toasted slices of lightly buttered bread to finish off any remaining liquid in the soup bowl.
Provided by Nik Sharma
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, seafood, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the shrimp and the water in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until the shrimp turns pink, about 10 minutes for fresh shrimp and 15 minutes for frozen. Increase the heat to high, bring the liquid to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Separate the shrimp and the liquid, and reserve both.
- Wipe the saucepan dry with a clean paper towel. Heat the oil in the saucepan over medium. Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until it turns translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the tomato paste begins to deepen in color. Add the black pepper and tamarind paste, then stir in the reserved cooking liquid and mix until fully combined. Taste and season with salt.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil. Remove from heat and fold in the reserved shrimp, cilantro and green chile. Serve hot.
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Reuben Boyd
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The tamarind gives it a unique and tangy flavor that I really enjoy.
Balorbey
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the cilantro and tamarind give it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
IBSA ABDI NU
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The tamarind gives it a really unique and tangy flavor that I love. It's also a very easy soup to make, which is always a plus.
chot125
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the shrimp, cilantro, and tamarind. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Sajjad H
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tamarind and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.
Asfandyar Afridi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer soup. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the cilantro and tamarind give it a really nice flavor.
Horish Das
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The tamarind adds a unique and tangy flavor that I really enjoyed.
Singer Rayhan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends and everyone has loved it.
Ale Sandoval
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the cilantro and tamarind give it a really fresh and vibrant flavor.
Moona Shahzad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very healthy and packed with flavor.
Nagawa Brenda
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cilantro and tamarind add so much flavor that the shrimp is almost an afterthought.
Raily Francisco
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The tamarind gives it a unique and tangy flavor that is really refreshing.
Naomi Holloway
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.