Spicy Sweetcorn And Shrimp Soup Recipes

SPICY SWEETCORN AND SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a lrg saucepan & saute spring onions & garlic over med-heat for 1 min, till softened but not caramelized.
• Stir in chicken stock, cream-style sweetcorn, shrimp & chili paste (or sauce, if using).
• Bring soup to a gentle boil, stirring occ. Season to taste pref & serve immediately sprinkled w/fresh coriander leaves.
• NOTE RE SHRIMP: If using larger prawns, chop in pieces roughly = in size to baby shrimp.
• COOKS TIP PER RECIPE: If cream-style sweetcorn is not available, use ordinary canned sweetcorn & pulse in a food proc till creamy, but w/some texture left.

SHRIMP AND SWEET CORN MAQUE CHOUX

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, red and green peppers, and green onion. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini, sweet corn, water and 2 teaspoons Cajun or creole seasoning to the skillet. Cook until zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Add half and half, and stir. Turn off heat.
• Meanwhile, season shrimp with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun or creole seasoning. Melt butter in a separate skillet and cook shrimp in four batches, about 2 minutes on each side, or until curled, pink and cooked all the way through. Do not overcook.
• Divide corn mixture between four plates. Top each plate with 5 cooked shrimp, and serve immediately.

MOMMIE'S CORN AND SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• Make a light brown roux with oil and flour.
• Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper.
• Let simmer a few minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add to this mixture 3 cans of corn and chicken broth.
• Cook slowly for 1 hour.
• In a separate skillet, fry the shrimp in butter.
• After the shrimp turn pink, add to the soup mixture.
• Cook for 1/2 hour.
• Add green onions, parsley, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with crusty bread and a salad and ENJOY!