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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Watercress is known to be a refreshing vegetable loved by many through various soups, drinks,… And today, TasteVN will reveal to you how to cook a delicious watercress soup with fresh shrimp that everyone will adore. Let’s get started in the kitchen!
Ingredients for Fresh Shrimp Watercress Soup Serves 3
Watercress 200 gr Fresh shrimp 200 gr Chopped shallots 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Seasoning powder/ salt/ MSG/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Ingredients
How to choose fresh and safe shrimp
- Fresh, good shrimp are those with a transparent shell; conversely, if you see shrimp with dark or uneven shells, that is a sign that the shrimp is dead.
- When held, fresh shrimp feel strong and lively, can jump far, the shell joints are flexible, and the head and body of the shrimp are tightly connected, not separated.
- Additionally, you should buy shrimp with tails that are folded together; if the tails are spread out, it may indicate that the shrimp has been injected with chemicals or water to make it plumper.
- Moreover, you should avoid buying shrimp if they feel slimy, have a rounded, bent shape, the legs are no longer firmly attached to the body, and if you press the shell, it feels soft and mushy.
How to choose fresh and delicious pennywort
- Fresh and delicious pennywort usually has small leaves and a dark green color. In addition, pennywort that brings a rich flavor to dishes will have shorter stems compared to pennywort with longer stems.
- Moreover, you should buy pennywort with intact leaves; when smelling, you should feel the characteristic fragrance of pennywort, not any unusual smell.
- You should avoid buying pennywort that has a pale color, leaves turning yellow, or has been too wilted, as these are pennywort that has been stored too long and should not be eaten anymore.
How to prepare Fresh Shrimp Watercress Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
First, with 200gr of fresh shrimp, remove the heads, peel the shells, and also take out the intestinal thread on the back. Next, use a knife to finely chop.
Then, take a bowl and add the prepared shrimp, 1 teaspoon of minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, mix well using chopsticks, then let the shrimp absorb the spices for about 20 minutes.
Finally, for the watercress, remove any wilted or damaged leaves, then wash thoroughly, drain, and cut into small pieces.
How to quickly clean shrimp threads
- Method 1: First, turn the shrimp upside down, gently bend the head upwards while squeezing lightly to push the dirty part of the shrimp out. Next, just grab the dirty part and pull the thread out.
- Method 2: Another common method is to flip the shrimp over, then peel both sides of the shrimp head and hold firmly at the junction between the body and head, gently pull it out and the shrimp thread will come out easily.
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Cook the soup
Once the ingredients are ready, place a pot on the stove with 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is gently bubbling, add 200g of marinated fresh shrimp, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes with chopsticks. When the shrimp is firm, add 1 liter of water, and continue to cook for about 10 – 13 minutes.
When the water boils, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and all the watercress, using a ladle to gently press down so that the watercress is submerged in the water, and cook for another 2 minutes.
When the soup comes to a boil again, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, turn off the heat, and serve the soup in a bowl.
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Final product
Fresh Shrimp Watercress Soup is indeed a quick dish to prepare, but the flavor is undeniably excellent.
The shrimp is firm, sweet, combined with the watercress that has a slight bitterness, all enhanced by the rich and appealing broth!
The Fresh Shrimp Watercress Soup will taste better if you enjoy it while it’s hot, accompanied by a bowl of steaming white rice. So why wait? Give it a try now!
Above is a detailed guide on how to cook fresh shrimp water celery soup that is refreshing and simple for busy days. Don’t hesitate any longer, get started and show off your skills right away!
