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Shrimp Sinigang

Filipino Crockpot Shrimp Sinigang is a comforting, tangy soup that combines shrimp, vegetables, and a sour broth for an easy, flavorful meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: comfort food, Crockpot Recipe, Filipino Cuisine, Shrimp Soup, Sinigang
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp (with shells and heads) For added flavor
  • 1 packet Sinigang tamarind soup base Use powdered, paste, or fresh
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Sliced chunky
  • 1 medium Radish
  • 1 medium Eggplant
  • 1 cup String beans
  • 1 cup Okra
  • 2 cups Spinach or Kangkong For crunch
  • 1 medium Onion Red or white, either works
  • 2 pieces Green chilies Optional for heat
  • 4 cups Water To cover all ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (patis) Or salt if out of fish sauce

Instructions

Preparation

  • Layer shrimp on top of the slow cooker.
  • Add sliced tomatoes, radish, eggplant, string beans, and okra.
  • Sprinkle in the sinigang mix.
  • Pour in enough water to cover all ingredients.
  • Cover the crockpot and set it to low.
  • Cook for about 4 hours or until the shrimp are pink and the vegetables are tender.
  • Add spinach or kangkong in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Notes

Leave shrimp shells on for a richer broth. Adjust sourness to your taste. Can substitute veggies based on availability.