Creamy Garlic-Seafood Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If served as an entrée, this is a special-occasion splurge, nutritionally. But you can serve a smaller portion as an appetizer, guilt-free. Ingredients:
8 ounces medium shrimp, shells and tails intact |
cooking spray |
2 cups chopped onion |
12 garlic cloves, crushed |
2 jalapeño peppers, halved |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
6 cups water |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed |
1 pound black snapper fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces |
3 tablespoons small cilantro leaves |
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped |
6 lime wedges |
Directions:
1. Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the shells.
2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp shells, onion, garlic, and peppers; sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine to pan; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 cups; strain over a bowl. Discard solids. Wipe pan clean.
3. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 1 cup shrimp broth, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in remaining 2 cups broth, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saffron; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle shrimp and fish evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; add to pan. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and fish flakes easily. Remove from heat. Ladle about 2/3 cup soup into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro and about 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
4. Wine note: The ever-popular Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio from Italy, 2008 ($20), is a zesty, crisp white with notes of grapefruit and lime. With a kick of heat in your bowl, you want refreshment in your glass. This wine delivers with vibrant fruit and a clean finish. -Natalie MacLean
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