Gochujang and Coconut Shrimp Noodle Soup
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced shallot (from about 1 large shallot)
- 3/4 cup very thinly sliced red bell pepper (from about 1 small bell pepper)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 2-3 tablespoons gochujang paste, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- Zest of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (white and green parts)
- 1/2 pound peeled, deveined, and tail-off shrimp (36/40 count)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Prepared rice noodles, miracle noodles, or white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the gochujang and miso paste and stir until well combined. Slowly pour in the broth, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. Stir in the coconut milk, toasted sesame oil, tamari, lime zest, and coconut sugar and bring to a rapid simmer. Once rapidly simmering, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Taste the broth and add salt, if desired. Note that a lot of the ingredients are pretty salty, so this is solely to taste. I add a pinch to mine, personally.
- Add the sliced green onions and shrimp to the soup and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the shrimp is cooked through and no longer opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice. Ladle the hot broth over prepared rice noodles and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 1603mg | Potassium: 1253mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2242IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 6mg