Brazilian Fish, Shrimp and Mussel Soup

Summary

Yield
Prep Time2 hours
Main IngredientSeafood/Fish
MealSoups + Stews

Description

A tastey fish soup for a cold day.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb whole shrimp (16 count work great)
  • 2 lb mussels, big fat plump new zealand green lip mussels or mediterranean balck mussels work best
  • 2 lb halibut, grouper, snapper or cod filets or steaks
  • 3 T lime juice, plus more for seasoning
  • 2 T vegetable oil
  • 3 thai bird chiles or 1 habanero chile
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 onions, sliced thin
  • 2 T tomato paste
  • 1 c coconut milk
  • 2 T cashew nut butter
  • 4 T minced cilantro leaves
  • 2 c shrimp or shellfish stock

Instructions

Marinate the fish for 1 hour in half the lime juice.
Pat dry and lightly brown over high heat in the oil in a large pot.
Add the vegetables, herbs and spices.
Saute briefly and when glassy add the tomato paste
Stir, and add the shellfish stock and bring to a boil.
Remove the fish and let rest on a plate, continue to boil the stock.
After stock has reduced by 1/3, add the coconut milk and simmer until soup has thickened.
Add the shrimp and cover, cooking for a minute or so to cook shrimp through.
Add the fish and mussels back to the pot, cook until mussels have opened.
Season with salt and lime juice, swirl in the cashew butter and serve.
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