Creamy Spicy Jalapeño Shrimp Soup
A cozy, luxurious soup featuring juicy shrimp, fresh jalapeños, and rich cream, offering the perfect balance between spicy, creamy, and savory for a memorable dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and sliced jalapeños. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Stir in the heavy cream and milk. Let the soup heat through but do not boil.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings or sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSodium: 870mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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