Brazilian Coconut Shrimp Soup
A fragrant, dairy‑free soup with tender shrimp and creamy coconut broth.
This Brazilian coconut shrimp soup melds plump shrimp with sautéed onions and garlic in a rich coconut milk broth, finished with cilantro and lime for brightness.
• Updated 4/25/2025
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Shrimp - 200 g
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Onion - 1 piece
- Pepper - 1 to taste
- Sea Salt - 1 to taste
- Lime - 2 tbsp
- Chicken Broth - 800 ml
- Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
- Coconut Milk - 200 ml
Directions
Step 1
Peel and devein 200 g shrimp.
Step 2
Dice 1 onion and mince 2 garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil; sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Step 4
Add shrimp and cook 2 min per side.
Step 5
Pour in 800 ml chicken broth and 200 ml coconut milk; simmer 5 min.
Step 6
Season with salt, pepper and 2 tbsp lime juice.
Step 7
Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
200
Calories
12g
Fat
8g
Carbs
10g
Protein