Shrimp Soup

This elegant Shrimp Soup combines plump fresh shrimp with a savory dashi stock infused with sake and ginger. The result is a light yet deeply flavorful broth that highlights the natural sweetness of the seafood. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a refined appetizer, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes. The addition of crisp snow peas or tender spinach adds a pop of color and texture. Serve it as a comforting main course or a sophisticated starter that brings restaurant-quality simplicity to your table.

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Calories: 229.3

Description

This elegant Shrimp Soup combines plump fresh shrimp with a savory dashi stock infused with sake and ginger. The result is a light yet deeply flavorful broth that highlights the natural sweetness of the seafood. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a refined appetizer, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes. The addition of crisp snow peas or tender spinach adds a pop of color and texture. Serve it as a comforting main course or a sophisticated starter that brings restaurant-quality simplicity to your table.

Ingredients

Fresh large shrimp
1 cup (250 ml) Basic Oashi Stock
2/3 cup (150 ml) sake
1 teaspoon Sugar
3 Teaspoons Japanese soy sauce
1 1-inch (2.5 cm) young ginger, bruised
16 Snow peas or 2 cups sliced spinach

Directions

1
Peel the shrimp, keeping the heads and tails intact. Using a small knife, make a small incision along the mid-section in the back of the shrimp and devein by gently pulling out the intestinal tract.
2
Blanch the vegetables (snow peas or spinach) in lightly salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and portion into individual serving platters. Set aside.
3
Place the shrimp in a pan with the dashi stock, sake, sugar, soy sauce, and ginger.
4
Cook over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.
5
Serve immediately on top of the blanched vegetables. Serve the warm broth on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 229.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 152.0mg51%
Sodium 841.9mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 25.3g9%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 34.4g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can substitute basic dashi stock with 1/2 teaspoon dashi stock granules dissolved in 1 cup of water.

For a heartier meal, you can add Chinese cabbage to the blanching water along with the snow peas or spinach.

Ensure the shrimp is cooked just until it turns pink to avoid it becoming tough and rubbery.

Keywords: shrimp, soup, dashi, sake, ginger, japanese, seafood, quick dinner, broth, asian cuisine, spinach, snow peas, soy sauce, easy recipe, weeknight meal, light and healthy, umami, fresh shrimp

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