Easy Egyptian Shrimp Soup Recipe & How Not to Overcook Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a protein alternative for a lighter dish.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach can add color and nutrients while being cost-effective.

Peel shrimps and clean the backs, keeping the tails on and washing the shrimps while setting the heads aside.

Roughly cut the onion and red bell pepper, removing the seeds.

Cut the tomatoes roughly.

Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and coriander seeds to the mixture.

If you don't have a blender, cut all vegetables into small pieces, but a blender is recommended to hide onion and garlic for kids.

Heat olive oil or any cooking oil you like, or butter for a rich taste.

Add the shrimp heads to the pot and boil them well to extract flavor without boiling the shrimp.

Boil for at least 10 minutes.

Add the shrimp to the soup and boil for 30 seconds to avoid overcooking and getting a rubbery texture.

Fish out the shrimp first and arrange them nicely.

Add lime or lemon juice for presentation and garnish with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens