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Seafood: Thai Curry & Shrimp Soup

Source of Recipe

Emeril Lagasse


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
1 small yellow onion, quartered
1/2 fresh lemon juice
1 bay leaf
5 cups water
salt
2 tbl curry paste -- (2 to 3)
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup minced onions
1 roasted red pepper, small dice
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh Thai basil


Recipe

Peel the shrimp, reserving the heads and shells. Refrigerate the shrimp until ready to use. In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the reserved heads and shells, onions, lemons, bay leaf and water. Season with salt. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and set aside. Season the shrimp with salt. Toss the shrimp with the curry paste. In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season with salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic and seasoned shrimp. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved shrimp stock. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk. Adjust the seasonings. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Ladle into serving bowls and serve.

MASAMAM CURRY
Recipe adapted from Adrianaís Spice Caravan: Storey Communications, Inc. 1997
2 fresh lemon grass stalks
12 small dried red chili peppers, seeded
1 (1-inch) piece fresh galangal, chopped or 4 slices dried
2 red onions, chopped
12 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
4 bay leaves

Remove and discard the outer leaves and upper half of the lemon grass stalks, and chop the bottom half into 1-inch pieces. Soak all the dried ingredients for 30 minutes, or until softened. Place all the ingredients in a food processor, and blend to a smooth paste. Add a little water if necessary to thin. Yield: about 1 cup