Gazpacho Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

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.

CHUNKY SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

• 1. Cover cooked shrimp with lemon juice. Chill while the rest of the gazpacho is being prepared.
• 2. In a frying pan, over medium heat, lightly stir-fry red onion, celery, and peppers with 2 tsp of olive oil. Make sure veggies are only slightly softened, not over cooked!
• 3. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
• 4. Add stir-fried veggies to tomato-cucumber mixture. Then add shrimp and lemon juice to tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir all ingredients together well. Enjoy!

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!

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

Steps:

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

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.