Thai Coconut Lime Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

raw shrimp

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

fresh ginger, minced

1 clove

garlic, minced

Serrano (or other hot green) pepper, thinly sliced, seeds and all

1/2

onion, sliced into thin wedges

3 tbsp

Thai green curry paste

1 tbsp

brown sugar

4 oz

mushroom, sliced

1 can

coconut milk

1 cup

water

juice of 2 limes

1/2 cup

fresh cilantro leaves (reserve a few for garnish)

zest of 1 lime