Green Gazpacho With Shrimp Food

SHRIMP COCKTAIL-MEETS-GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Tear the baguette into pieces, then transfer to a food processor with the chili sauce, horseradish, vinegar, cumin, garlic, tomato and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil and blend until well combined.
• Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and sprinkle with the chives if using. Serve with the shrimp.

GREEN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Roast the poblano pepper directly over a gas burner, turning, until charred all over. (Alternatively, broil the pepper.) Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly and then peel, seed and chop. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool slightly.
• Put the mint, cucumbers, lemon juice, oil and garlic mixture and chopped poblano in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Ladle the gazpacho into 4 small bowls and top evenly with the tomato, chives and crab or shrimp. Drizzle with oil.

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add half the shrimp; cook until browned on both sides and opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining shrimp (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
• In a food processor, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cucumber, and half the roasted peppers; process until combined. Add tomato juice and vinegar; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, divide tomato mixture among bowls; top with shrimp and remaining roasted peppers.

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and cook on both sides (may have to do it in batches).
• In a food processor, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cucumber and 1/2 the roasted peppers (here's where I also added crushed red chili flakes -- approx 1 tsp -- we like it spicy!) Process until well combined. Add tomato juice and vinegar; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To serve divide tomato mixture in bowls and top with shrimp and remaining roasted peppers. I also garnished with herbs from the garden, I used cilantro and a few garlic chives.
• Recipe is suppose to serve 4 -- maybe as a first course, but it served 2 large appetites as a main course tonight!

GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except shrimp and cilantro in large bowl; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Serve topped with the shrimp and cilantro just before serving.

FLORIDA GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, red onion, green onion, chopped garlic, basil, cilantro, 3 tablespoons olive oil, rice wine vinegar, cayenne and oregano.
• Working in batches, process the mixture in a food processor or blender until blended but still chunky.
• Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and ground white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least one hour.
• In a small saucepan, combine corn with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat and cook until just tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Preheat the broiler and arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden. Rub with the whole garlic cloves and drizzle with remaining olive oil; keep warm.
• To serve, stir the corn and shrimp into the gazpacho.
• Ladle the gazpacho into chilled soup plates and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil, if desired. Serve with warm garlic toast.

GRILLED-VEGETABLE GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a grill until medium-hot. Brush vegetables (except the cucumber) and garlic with oil; season with salt and pepper. Wrap garlic in foil. Grill onion, peppers, chile, and garlic, turning once, until soft and charred, 12 to 15 minutes; set aside. Grill tomatoes, turning once, until pale and skins peel, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; set aside. When cool enough to handle, peel garlic; cut peppers and onion into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince garlic and chile. Transfer all but tomatoes to a large bowl; add cucumber.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers. Brush with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Pulse tomatoes until slightly chunky; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, shrimp, and 3 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Garnish servings with lime wedges.

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add shrimp; cover mixture and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
• Combine tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño in large bowl. Add tomato juice. Stir in shrimp mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

GREEN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Blend honeydew melon, cucumber, onion, avocado, jalapeno pepper, garlic, white balsamic vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings if desired and chill before serving.

GRILLED GAZPACHO SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Set aside 2 garlic cloves for bread slices. Place remaining garlic on double layer of heavy-duty foil; drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over. Fold up and seal packet. Place directly on grill rack and cook until garlic is very tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Open packet; cool garlic.
• Toss shrimp (in shells) and 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine plum tomatoes, green onions, sweet onion, both bell peppers, and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange cucumber halves and bread slices on baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle all vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill shrimp until just opaque, about 2 1/2 minutes per side; transfer to another bowl and cool. Grill vegetables until crisp-tender, turning frequently, about 3 minutes for plum tomatoes and green onions, 5 minutes for cucumbers, and 15 minutes for sweet onion and bell peppers. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Grill bread slices until just beginning to crisp and grill marks appear, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Rub bread with reserved garlic cloves, then discard garlic cloves.
• Peel shrimp; transfer to large bowl. Cut all vegetables and bread into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to shrimp along with any accumulated juices. Stir in grilled garlic cloves and grape tomatoes. Whisk vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat.
• Do ahead: Can be made 1 1/2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Stir thinly sliced basil into salad. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Gently stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomato and clam juice cocktail, shrimp, avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.