Hot and sour seafood soup

 
                         HOT AND SOUR SEAFOOD SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         Stephen Ceideburg
      1/2   lb           Small fresh shrimp shelled
                         -(shells reserved) and
                         -deveined
    2       qt           Chicken stock
    2                    Green Serrano chilies,
                         -seeded and chopped
    1       t            Salt
                         Grated zest of one lime
    4                    Kaffir lime leaves
    3                    Lemon grass stalks, cut into
                         -1-inch pieces
      1/2   lb           Scallops
    2       tb           Fish sauce
                         Juice of 3 limes
    3                    To 4 tablespoons fresh
                         -cilantro, chopped
    1                    Red Serrano chili, seeded
                         -and slivered
    6                    Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
    2                    Green onions, sliced
                         -julienne
 
   Combine shrimp shells with stock, chilies, salt, lime, zest, lime
   leaves and lemon grass stalks in heavy nonaluminum pot. Bring to a
   boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 to 20 minutes. Strain.
   Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a
   boil. Add shrimp and scallops and cook 1 minute. Stir in fish sauce
   and juice of limes. Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili and
   shiitake slices, and green onions. Stir and pour into a tureen or
   ladle into individual bowls.
  
 
 
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