Lobster Gazpacho Food

WHITE GAZPACHO AND LOBSTER BROCHETTE

Steps:

• For the gazpacho: Grind the almonds in blender or food processor using a portion of the pre-measured water to help puree the almonds. You will need to repeat this several times until the mixture is milky in appearance, pureeing for approximately 3 minutes.
• Combine the remaining ingredients with the pureed almonds. Process this in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Strain thoroughly and chill for at least 1 hour.
• For the lobster: Blanch the lobsters in a pot of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the lobsters from water and let cool. Preheat a grill pan on medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove the tails from the lobsters and crack the shells to remove the meat. Cut the tail meat into 1/2-inch pieces and put 3 pieces each onto 8 (5-inch) skewers. Coat the lobster with olive oil and season with lemon zest, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster is firm. Place the skewers in small glasses and pour the soup over the lobster. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

GAZPACHO WITH LOBSTER AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Smash garlic clove with the flat of a heavy knife, cover with salt, and let sit 5 minutes. Work into a paste by alternately chopping it and mashing it with flat of knife. In a large bowl, combine garlic, onion, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeño, tomato juice and lemon juice, and stir. Season to taste. Allow gazpacho to sit for 2 hours before serving.
• To serve, slice lobster tails into 1/4-inch medallions. Slice shrimp in half lengthwise. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with shellfish and sprinkle with chives.