*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Spicy Thai Lobster Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Seafood
                Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    Fresh lobster tails*
   1      tablespoon    Ground ginger
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground red pepper
   1      tablespoon    Peanut oil
   5      cups          Chicken broth
   1      tablespoon    Coarsely grated lime rind
     1/3  cup           Long-grain rice -- uncooked
   1      cup           Unsweetened coconut milk
   6      large         Fresh mushrooms -- sliced
     1/2  cup           Onion -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Fresh cilantro -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   Lime juice
                        Garnishes:  chopped green
                        Onions -- fresh cilantro
                        Sprigs

*Remove lobster from shell; slice.  Set aside *Cook ground ginger and red pepper
 in peanut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat 1 minute. Add broth and lime rind.
 *Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
 *Add coconut milk and next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 *Add lobster; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; and stir in lime juice.
 Spoon into bowls; garnish, if desired.
Yield: 6-1/2 cups. *1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp may be substituted. 
 Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. 

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