Shrimp Laksa
with rice noodles / zucchini
Curry soups like shrimp laksa are great for cool weather - they pack a bit of heat and are extra satisfying with the addition of creamy coconut milk. Use a homemade curry base made with aromatics to create a flavorful foundation for the soup.
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Ingredients
Shrimp Laksa:
- Shrimp - 16 oz , peeled and deveined
- Shallots - 2 cloves , diced
- Jalapenos - 1 , diced
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks , diced (sub lemongrass paste 1 tsp / stalk)
- Ginger - 1 tsp , grated
- Curry paste, any color - 2 tsp
- Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
- Turmeric, ground (opt) - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
- Fish sauce - 2 tsp
- Zucchini - 1 lb , cubed
- Noodles, rice - 6 oz
- Coconut milk, light - 3/4 cup
- Water - 3 cups
- Brown sugar - 1 tsp
- Cilantro - 4 sprigs , chopped
- Lime juice - 4 tsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
410
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
18g
27%
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Saturated Fat
9g
46%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
143mg
48%
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Sodium
1324mg
55%
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Total Carbohydrate
44g
15%
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Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
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Sugars
4g
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Protein
19g
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Prep
- Shrimp - Defrost shrimp.
- Shallots / Jalapenos / Lemongrass / Ginger - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
- Make curry base - Combine shallots, jalapenos, lemongrass, ginger, curry paste, coriander, turmeric, salt, oil, and fish sauce. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
- Zucchini - Cube zucchini. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Cook noodles - Boil noodles according to package directions. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Heat a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add curry base and saute until fragrant, ~3 minutes.
- Add zucchini and saute for a minute to coat zucchini in spices.
- Add coconut milk, water, and brown sugar and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- While soup simmers, chop cilantro.
- Add shrimp to soup and simmer until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste soup and season with some salt.
- Divide noodles between serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over noodles. Finish bowls with a squeeze of lime juice and cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
410
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
18g
27%
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Saturated Fat
9g
46%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
143mg
48%
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Sodium
1324mg
55%
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Total Carbohydrate
44g
15%
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Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
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Sugars
4g
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Protein
19g
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