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Shrimp in a Coconut, Ginger, and Lemongrass Broth
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
Show:  The Essence of Emeril
Episode:  Ginger
1 quart shrimp or fish stock
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 stalk lemon grass, finely sliced crosswise
1/4 cup julienned ginger
6 kaffir lime leaves, julienned
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*
2 tablespoons Thai hot chile sauce (sriracha)*
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound small peeled shrimp
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons minced green onions
*Available at specialty Asian markets.

Place all of the ingredients except shrimp, cilantro, and green onions in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Strain and return to the pot. Bring to a boil, add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are firm and pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and green onions, and serve.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings (about 2 quarts)

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