Spicy prawn soup

7 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupShallot -- thinly sliced
¼cupFresh lemon grass --
Chopped
1tablespoonGinger root -- peeled and
Fresh green chile
2largesGarlic cloves -- thinly
Sliced
Vegetable cooking spray
1teaspoonVegetable oil
¾poundsMedium shrimp -- peeled and
De
6cupsWater
1cupSliced mushrooms -- fresh
3tablespoonsFresh lime juice
1tablespoonFish sauce
¼teaspoonChili oil
¼cupFresh basil -- thinly
Sliced
Julienned
Halved lengthwise

Directions

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Recipe by: Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 1995 Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add first 5 ingredients; saute 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove mixture from skillet; set aside. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add vegetable oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; saute 3 minutes or until done. Set aside. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shallot mixture; reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add mushroom; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp, lime juice, and next 2 ingredients. Sprinkle with basil. Typed by Olivia Liebermann

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