Charred Chayote Soup with Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean Relish (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Charred Chayote Soup with Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean Relish (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place chayote squash into a medium saucepan, with enough water to cover. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Using a vegetable peeler or pairing knife, remove the peel from the chayote, slice each chayote in half, and pat dry. In a medium bowl, toss the chayote with the vegetable oil.
  3. Arrange chayote on the preheated grill, 5 to 6 inches from the top of the coals. Cook, turning occasionally, until blistered and slightly charred, about 15 minutes. Alternately heat a grill pan over high heat and cook chayote, in batches, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until slightly charred. Remove from the heat, roughly chop, and set aside.
  4. Heat the butter over medium-high heat in a medium stockpot or soup pot. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the reserved chayotes, cumin, remaining salt, and the pepper to the stockpot. Stir in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and, in small batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  5. Toss the shrimp with the Southwest seasoning and the adobo sauce and let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, return the soup to the stockpot and bring mixture to a boil.
  6. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately, garnishing hot soup with Black Bean Relish and sour cream.
  8. Emeril's Southwest Seasoning:
  9. 2 tablespoons chili powder
  10. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  11. 2 tablespoons paprika
  12. 1 teaspoon black pepper
  13. 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  14. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  15. 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  16. 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  17. 1 tablespoon salt
  18. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  19. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  20. Yield: 1/2 cup
  21. Black Bean Relish:
  22. 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  23. 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
  24. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  25. 6 tablespoons chopped green onions
  26. 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  27. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  28. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  29. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  30. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss well. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Refrigerate relish for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, before serving.
  31. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1178.1 Kcal (4932 kJ)
Calories from fat 618.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.68g 106%
Cholesterol 176.44mg 59%
Sodium 5332.25mg 222%
Potassium 738.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 113.64g 38%
Sugars 21.04g 84%
Dietary Fiber 19.86g 79%
Protein 38.75g 77%
Vitamin C 46.4mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 229.3mg 1274%
Calcium 152.4mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.94 Kcal (372 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 106%
Cholesterol 13.32mg 59%
Sodium 402.54mg 222%
Potassium 55.77mg 16%
Total Carbs 8.58g 38%
Sugars 1.59g 84%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 79%
Protein 2.92g 77%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 77%
Iron 17.3mg 1274%
Calcium 11.5mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.5
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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