“Snake’s Eyes” Soup

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 3

Satisfy your palate with the unique flavors of the "Snake's Eyes" Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 jumbo shrimp
	1 teaspoon sake
	8 -12 stalks mitsuba ( trefoil ) or 8 -12 stalks coriander ( cilantro )
	peel from 1/2 lemons or lime , in large pieces
	3 cups dashi ( basic Japanese soup stock )
	1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce ( not `` lite '' )
	1/4 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

106

Sugar

Fat

The "Snake's Eyes" Soup is a traditional Japanese soup with a unique balance of flavors that is sure to delight your taste buds. The name of the soup comes from the shrimp, which appears like a pair of snake eyes after searing lightly. The mitsuba, also known as trefoil, is a herbaceous plant commonly used in Japanese cuisine and adds a refreshing citrus-like taste to the soup. This soup is light, healthy, and perfect for those looking to explore the flavors of Japanese cuisine.

Instructions

1.	Peel the shrimp and devein them, but leave the tails on.
2.	Sear the shrimp in a hot pan with the sake. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
3.	Bring the dashi to a simmer with the lemon or lime peel for a couple of minutes. Remove the peel and discard.
4.	Add light soy sauce, salt, and shrimp to the dashi and let them simmer for a minute until the shrimp are cooked.
5.	Chop the mitsuba or coriander and sprinkle over the finished soup.

PROS

The seafood flavor, light and refreshing, makes this soup perfect for hot summer days.

The shrimp adds a nice texture to the soup.

CONS

It’s a Japanese style soup that may not suit everyone’s taste.

Availability of dashi and mitsuba could be an issue if you do not have an Asian market nearby.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The “Snake’s Eyes” Soup is low in calories and fat, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a healthy recipe.
The shrimp provides protein and essential minerals like selenium, iodine, and zinc, which are beneficial for the immune system and brain health. Mitsuba has a rich nutritional profile, containing vitamin C and flavonoids, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.