Hot And Sour Seafood Soup


1/2 lb small fresh shrimp shelled (shells reserved)
2 quart chicken stock
2 green serrano chilies seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 grated zest of one lime
4 kaffir lime leaves
3 lemon grass stalks cut into 2 pieces
1/2 lb scallops
2 tablespoon fish sauce
3 limes juice of
3 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped,
1 red serrano chili seeded
1 slivered
6 shiitake mushrooms sliced
2 green onions sliced

Combine shrimp shells with stock, chilies, salt, lime, zest, lime leaves and lemongrass stalks in heavy non-aluminum pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 20 minutes. Strain. Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 1 minute. Stir in fish sauce and juice of limes. Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili and shiitake slices, and green onions. Stir and pour into a tureen or ladle into individual bowls.

Yield: 6
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