Spicy Prawn Soup

• 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh lemon grass
• 1 tablespoon julienne-cut peeled gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon seeded, julienne-cut fresh green chile
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushroom
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon chili oil
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

1. Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add first 5 ingredients; saute 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove mixture from skillet; set aside.
2. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add vegetable oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; saute 3 minutes or until done. Set aside.
3. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shallot mixture; reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add mushroom; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp, lime juice, and next 2 ingredients. Sprinkle with basil.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-prawn-soup (may not work)