🥥🍤 Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup (Mediterranean-Style Fusion)
🌿 Description
This Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup is a warm, aromatic fusion dish that blends Mediterranean freshness with gentle curry spices and creamy coconut milk. Light yet comforting, it features tender shrimp, vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and warming spices. While coconut curry is not traditionally Mediterranean, this version follows Mediterranean principles—whole foods, healthy fats, plenty of vegetables, and balanced flavors—making it nourishing and satisfying without being heavy.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1–2 tbsp curry powder (mild or medium)
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp ground coriander
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¼ tsp turmeric
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup zucchini, sliced
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1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
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2 cups vegetable or seafood broth
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Juice of ½ lime or lemon
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
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Fresh cilantro or parsley
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Chili flakes
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Toasted coconut flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
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Sauté Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds. -
Bloom the Spices
Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. -
Add Vegetables
Stir in bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 2–3 minutes. -
Create the Broth
Pour in coconut milk and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes. -
Cook Shrimp
Add shrimp and simmer for 3–4 minutes, until pink and cooked through. -
Finish
Season with salt and pepper. Add lime or lemon juice just before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve with cauliflower rice or a small portion of whole-grain rice
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Pair with a Mediterranean cucumber salad
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Enjoy as a light dinner or comforting lunch
❓ Q & A
Q: Is coconut curry shrimp soup Mediterranean?
A: It’s a Mediterranean-friendly fusion—using olive oil, seafood, vegetables, and herbs while borrowing curry and coconut from other cuisines.
Q: Can I make this soup dairy-free?
A: Yes. Coconut milk makes it naturally dairy-free.
Q: Is this recipe low-carb?
A: Yes, especially if served without rice.
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Absolutely. Thaw and pat dry before cooking.
Q: How long does it keep in the fridge?
A: Up to 2 days in an airtight container. Shrimp is best enjoyed fresh.
