Spicy Shrimp And Noodle Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 c. water
2 (3 oz.) pkg. shrimp or Oriental flavored Ramen noodles
1 (16 oz.) jar salsa (2 c.)
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 1/4 oz.) can no-salt added whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 c. snipped cilantro
1 green onion, thinly sliced
shredded Cheddar cheese
French cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
Peel and devein shrimp.
In medium mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, chili powder, cumin and pepper; add shrimp.
Toss to coat.
Let shrimp stand for 20 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile in large saucepan, bring water to boiling.
Stir in 1 noodle flavor packet (reserve remaining flavor packet for another use) and the broken noodles. Return to boiling and cook 1 minute.
Add shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until shrimp turn pink.
Stir in salsa, beans, corn, snipped cilantro and green onion.
Heat through.
To serve, top each serving with cheese and garnish with cilantro, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 main dish servings.