Hot And Sour Seafood Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chinese
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         small fresh shrimp shelled
                        (shells reserved) and
                        deveined
   2      quarts        chicken stock
   2                    green serrano chilies
                        seeded and chopped
   1      teaspoon      salt
                        grated zest of one lime
   4                    kaffir lime leaves*
   3                    lemon grass stalks -- cut into
          1 inch piece  
     1/2  pound         scallops
   2      tablespoons   fish sauce
   3                    limes -- juice of
   3      tablespoons   fresh -- (3 to 4)
                        cilantro -- chopped
   1                    red serrano chili -- seeded
                        and slivered
   6                    shiitake mushrooms -- sliced
   2                    green onions -- sliced
                        julienne
 

Preparation:

* if unavailable, use 1/2 tsp grated lime zest Combine shrimp shells with stock, chilies, salt, lime, zest, lime leaves and lemon grass stalks in heavy non-aluminum pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 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 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.