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mediterranean shrimp soup

Mediterranean Shrimp Soup

Author: Laura Bais
Originally coming from Croatia, Mediterranean shrimp soup spread its flavors all across the Mediterranean. You can also find it by the name shrimp alla buzara.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Head-on shrimp
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup White wine
  • 1 small can Chopped tomatoes Use one store bought can or cut 1 1/2 fresh tomatoes.
  • 3 tbsp Minced fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Wash the shrimps.
  • Pour olive oil into one pan and heat it up. When it's warm, add grated garlic, 2 tablespoons of minced parsley, tomatoes and wine.
  • When it starts to boil, add shrimp in and cook them for 15 minutes over low heat.
  • When shrimps are done, add the rest of the parsley and stir.

Notes

Serve Mediterranean shrimp soup with cornmeal, boiled potatoes or grilled slices of bread.
Since you eat the shrimp with your hands, make sure you put one bowl with water and fresh lemon juice on the table. It will help you wash out the smell.
Keep it refrigerated, and eat it within two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 6.7gProtein: 41.1gFat: 29.5gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 19.7gCholesterol: 367.5mgSodium: 532.5mgPotassium: 515.9mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 2.9gVitamin A: 41.6IUVitamin C: 21.3mgCalcium: 140.7mgIron: 6.9mg
Keyword Mediterranean shrimp soup, red shrimp soup, shrimp alla buzara