How to make red shrimp broth?

The shrimp broth is one of those delicacies that brings us back to life as soon as it enters our palate: the contrast of spiciness with lemon juice, the fresh touch of aromatic herbs, and the intense flavor of shrimp, we Mexicans are very fortunate to have such a varied cuisine! Fortunately, there are two types of shrimp broth: the one made with fresh shrimp and the one cooked with dried shrimp, although often both varieties are used. The mix of chiles and vegetables also tends to change, but the result is always the same: a broth that takes us to the Mexican coasts. It is worth mentioning that this broth, also known as shrimp consommé, is a classic dish in our country. It is usually served during Lent or Christmas, but you can also find it in seafood restaurants and cantinas, it's the perfect remedy to combat a hangover! So if you want to learn how to make red shrimp broth, you just have to follow the kiwilimón recipe step by step, it's the best recipe on the internet! You can also read: How to clean shrimp? 2 shrimp broth recipes Dried shrimp brothTo prepare this spicy broth you will need easily obtainable ingredients. Also, the secret is to use dried shrimp, but you can also use fresh shrimp to make it more substantial. Ingredients 500 grams of dried shrimp 2 white potatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced 4 tomatoes 5 guajillo chiles 1/4 onion 1 1/2 liters of water 4 sprigs of parsley 3 sprigs of epazote 1 clove of garlic 15 grams of salt 5 grams of ground pepper Instructions Pour the water into a pot and bring to a boil. Blend the chiles, the tomato, the garlic, and the onion. Add a little water. Strain the sauce and pour it over the water. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the dried shrimp. Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots into cubes. Add to the broth. Add the parsley and epazote and season. Let it boil for 5 minutes and serve. Don't forget to accompany your dried shrimp broth with crackers, lemon juice, onion, and cilantro. Additionally, you can serve it with fish tacos, grilled fish, and a shrimp cocktail, enjoy! You may also be interested in: How to avoid cross-contamination with seafood? Red shrimp brothThis shrimp broth is prepared with fresh and dried shrimp, as well as with potato and carrot, making it perfect for a family meal, give it a try! Instructions Olive oil 1 cup of dried shrimp 1 cup of shrimp shells and heads 1/4 onion 1 clove of garlic 4 tomatoes, halved 2 cups of water 4 guajillo chiles 2 cups of water 2 carrots 2 potatoes 2 cups of fresh shrimp 1/4 cup of epazote 1/4 cup of parsley Salt and pepper Instructions Heat oil in a pot and fry the dried shrimp, the heads, the shells, the onion, the garlic, and the tomato for 5 minutes. Pour in the two cups of water and cook for 10 minutes. Blend the ingredients from step one with the guajillo chiles for 10 minutes. Strain and pour into a pot. Add the water, the carrot, and the potato, and cook for 10 minutes. Incorporate the fresh shrimp, the epazote, and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Serve the shrimp broth and decorate with epazote leaves.Don't forget to add lemon juice, onion, and cilantro to taste. Remember that you can accompany your broth with bolillo and a little rice. You can also serve it with shrimp tacos, oysters, paella, and more. Now that you know how to prepare shrimp broth perfectly, feel free to indulge in the recipes that only kiwilimón has for you, let us know how it turned out! See more: 3 recipes to take advantage of shrimp in Salma Hayek style