Coastal Comfort
Mexican Shrimp Broth
25 Minutes
6 servings
Medium
Ingredients
- 2 lb shell-on shrimp
- 4 guajillo chiles
- 2 árbol chiles + 1 chipotle
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ onion + 4 garlic cloves
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots + 3 celery stalks
- 8 cups water
- 2 tbsp TURMERIBLENDS
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Method
- Peel shrimp; simmer the shells in 4 cups water for 20 minutes
- Strain
- Toast and soak chiles
- Blend with tomatoes, onion, garlic, TURMERIBLENDS, and 2 cups water
- Combine the chile sauce, shrimp stock, remaining water, potatoes, carrots, celery, bay, and oregano
- Simmer 15–20 minutes, until vegetables are tender
- Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes, just until pink
- Season and serve
Chef’s Note
Add the shrimp at the very end to keep them tender and juicy.
