Spicy Seafood Soup

This Spicy Seafood Soup is a tantalizing Halal Chinese dish that combines fresh seafood with aromatic spices and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish warms the soul and excites the palate with every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Water - 500 ml
• Dried shiitake mushrooms - 2 pieces
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 thumb-sized piece, sliced
• Red chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce (Halal) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 150 grams
• Squid (sliced) - 100 grams
• Fish fillet (white fish, Halal) - 100 grams
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil and add the dried shiitake mushrooms. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until softened, then remove and slice them.
2. In the same pot, add minced garlic, sliced ginger, and red chili paste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil, then add the sliced shiitake mushrooms back into the pot.
4. Add the prawns, squid, and fish fillet to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and tender.
5. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir well.
6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seafood, which support heart health.
• Low in calories while high in protein, making it a great option for healthy eating.

Tags