Description
A delicious and refreshing soup of tomatoes, basil and jalapenos then tossed with Louisiana shrimp.
Ingredients
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3
Pound(s) Creole Tomatoes
1
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1
Each Jalapeno
2
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1
Each Basil Stem
3
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2
Cup(s) Water
4
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To Taste Salt & Pepper
5
Directions
- Cut all tomatoes into quarters
- Cut jalapeno in half
- Place jalapeno into a pot and add water, basil stem and a pinch of salt
- Bring to a simmer and continue to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- The natural juices of the tomatoes will release, this is your tomato broth
- Pass tomato pulp and remaining through a fine strainer or cheese cloth to remove any sediment
- Reserve the liquid and place in refrigerate until cold
- Use chilled bowls for plating, pour equally tomato broth into bowl, remove shrimp from marinade and blot of excess marinade with a paper towel
- Place four shrimp in each bowl, finish with a garnish of jalapeno slivers