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20-Min Seafood Broth

A quick Mexican seafood soup with shrimp and white fish in a vibrant tomato-cilantro broth. Ready in 20 minutes with lime, jalapeño, and fresh herbs.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
185
Protein
32g
20-Min Seafood Broth
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high until steam rises, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add tomatoes, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.

  3. Step 3

    Slide in the fish chunks. Simmer 4 minutes without stirring until edges turn opaque.

  4. Step 4

    Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes more until pink and cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze lime juice over top. Taste and adjust salt. Stir in cilantro.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle into bowls. Serve hot with lime wedges and tortillas on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • cutting board and knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • microplane or citrus juicer

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