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Preparation
35 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Asparagus Soup with Shrimp For 5 people
Shrimp 907 gr Asparagus 1 kg Green onions 5 sticks Shallots 2 bulbs Cilantro a little Sesame oil 1/4 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Brown sugar 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- To buy fresh shrimp, you should choose those with a transparent outer shell, especially with the smell of seawater rather than fishy odor.
- Fresh shrimp will have tails that are tightly closed together. If the tail is splayed, it means the shrimp has been injected with chemicals or water. The body of fresh shrimp will be slightly curved and firm. The head and body are tightly connected. The legs cling tightly to the body.
- If you buy processed shrimp that is packaged, you need to carefully observe the information on the packaging such as: Expiration date, origin, storage instructions,…
- Avoid buying those with the following signs: Shell with dark patches or uneven colors, slimy when lifted, parts detached, body bent into a circular shape.
How to choose fresh asparagus
- You should choose asparagus with bright colors, slightly darker at the tips, not yellowing, and the base should be dry with no smell.
- Fresh asparagus will have sturdy, plump, straight stems, especially not broken or wilted.
- Avoid buying those with black spots on the stems and signs of mold, with tips that have started to flower.
- To ensure the quality of asparagus, you should buy from reputable sources. You can buy asparagus at TasteVN.
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How to make Asparagus Soup with Shrimp
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Prepare the shrimp
After buying the shrimp, you pour them into a bowl, then soak them in cold water for 30 minutes to thaw.
After 30 minutes, you proceed to peel the shrimp, placing the shrimp meat into the bowl.
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Prepare asparagus
Similarly, after buying asparagus, you wash it under the water faucet, then soak it in water for about 5 minutes to remove dirt.
After 5 minutes, you take the asparagus out and let it drain in a colander. Next, you use a knife to cut the asparagus into small cubes.
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Chop shrimp
Trim the green onions by removing the roots, wash them thoroughly with water, and cut them into pieces about 1 finger length. Peel the shallots and slice them.
Gradually add 1/2 of the chopped green onions, 1/2 of the sliced shallots, and the prepared shrimp into the blender.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/4 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper into the blender, then blend the mixture until smooth and transfer it to a bowl.
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Cook asparagus shrimp soup
First, you place a pot on the stove, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pot.
After the oil heats up, add the remaining green onions and shallots to sauté until fragrant. Next, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/4 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pot, and stir until fragrant.
Next, to prevent the onions from burning, you can turn off the stove and add the blended shrimp mixture.
Once all the shrimp is added, turn the stove back on, set the heat to medium, and stir until the shrimp is firm.
Then, add about 1 liter of water to the shrimp pot and cook on high heat.
When the water boils, add the asparagus and cook for another 5 minutes. Before turning off the stove, add chopped cilantro and sprinkle a little pepper, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
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Final product
The asparagus shrimp soup has a sweet, natural flavor from the shrimp. The shrimp absorbs the seasoning, and the asparagus is crunchy and delicious. All together, they create an appealing soup.
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