Thai Curry and Shrimp Soup

• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
• 1 small yellow onion, quartered
• 1/2 fresh lemon
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 cups water
• Salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons Masamam Curry Paste, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup minced onions
• 1 roasted red pepper, small diced
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh Thai basil leaves
• Recipe adapted from Adriana's Spice Caravan: Storey Communications, Inc. 1997
• 2 fresh lemon grass stalks
• 12 small dried red chili peppers, seeded
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh galangal, chopped or 4 slices dried
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 12 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 4 bay leaves

1. Peel the shrimp, reserving the heads and shells.
2. Refrigerate the shrimp until ready to use.
3. In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the reserved heads and shells, onions, lemons, bay leaf and water.
4. Season with salt.
5. Bring the liquid to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Strain and set aside.
8. Season the shrimp with salt.
9. Toss the shrimp with the curry paste.
10. In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil.
11. When the oil is hot, add the onions.
12. Season with salt.
13. Saute for 2 minutes.
14. Add the peppers, garlic and seasoned shrimp.
15. Saute for 2 minutes.
16. Add the reserved shrimp stock.
17. Bring the liquid to a boil.
18. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
19. Stir in the coconut milk.
20. Adjust the seasonings.
21. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
22. Ladle into serving bowls and serve.
23. Remove and discard the outer leaves and upper half of the lemon grass stalks, and chop the bottom half into 1-inch pieces.
24. Soak all the dried ingredients for 30 minutes, or until softened.
25. Place all the ingredients in a food processor, and blend to a smooth paste.
26. Add a little water if necessary to thin.
27. Yield: about 1 cup

shrimp, yellow onion, lemon, bay leaf, water, salt, curry, vegetable oil, onions, red pepper, garlic, coconut milk, basil, s spice, lemon grass stalks, red chili peppers, fresh galangal, red onions, garlic, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, ground mace, nutmeg, whole black peppercorns, shrimp paste, bay leaves

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/thai-curry-and-shrimp-soup-recipe.html (may not work)