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Mexican Shrimp Gazpacho – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Mexican Shrimp Gazpacho

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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • Prioritize Tomato Quality: Because tomatoes form the foundation of this dish, always use the ripest, most fragrant vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes you can find. Out-of-season, watery tomatoes will result in a bland base.
  • Master the Emulsion: Pouring the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while the blender is running is the chef's secret to this recipe. This mechanical action creates an emulsion, giving the gazpacho a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel without a drop of dairy.
  • Embrace Temperature Contrast: For a true fine-dining experience at home, chill your serving bowls in the fridge alongside the soup. Top the ice-cold gazpacho with the spiced shrimp right out of the hot skillet just before serving.

Method
 

  1. For the soup base:
  2. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) cumin
  3. 0 tbsp. (0. 5 oz / 15g) balsamic vinegar
  4. 5 cups (4. 0 oz / 120g) olive oil
  5. 5 cups (33. 0 oz / 935g) tomatoes (on the vine, roughly chopped)
  6. 0 garlic clove (0. 2 oz / 5g)
  7. 0 jalapeño (0. 5 oz / 15g)
  8. 0 lime, juiced (1. 0 oz / 30g)
  9. 0 medium cucumber (7. 0 oz / 200g)
  10. 0 medium red onion (5. 0 oz / 150g)
  11. 5 red bell pepper (2. 5 oz / 75g)
  12. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) sea salt (or to taste) For the savory shrimp:
  13. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) garlic powder
  14. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) paprika
  15. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) sea salt
  16. 5 tbsp. (0. 25 oz / 7. 5g) olive oil
  17. 5 lb. (8. 0 oz / 225g) shrimp (peeled and deveined) For the fresh toppings:
  18. 0 tbsp. (1. 0 oz / 30g) cucumber (diced)
  19. 0 tbsp. (1. 0 oz / 30g) red onion (minced)
  20. 0 tbsp. (1. 0 oz / 30g) tomato (diced)
  21. 0 jalapeño (0. 5 oz / 15g) (sliced thinly)
  22. 0 medium avocado (5. 0 oz / 150g) (sliced)
  23. Roughly chop all of the soup vegetables (tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper) and place them directly into a high-powered blender.
  24. Add the 0. 5 tsp. (1. 5g) cumin, 1. 0 tbsp. (0. 5 oz / 15g) balsamic vinegar, and the juice of 1. 0 lime (1. 0 oz / 30g), then blend on medium-high until you achieve a completely smooth liquid consistency.
  25. Keep the blender running on its lowest setting, carefully remove the center cap of the lid, and pour the 0. 5 cups (4. 0 oz / 120g) olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the soup emulsifies and the consistency becomes visibly creamy.
  26. Season with 0. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) sea salt, transfer the blended soup to an airtight container, and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours to let the flavors meld.
  27. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer, and cook undisturbed for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are pink, opaque, and slightly caramelized on the edges.
  28. Take the chilled soup out of the refrigerator, gently stir it once, and spoon it evenly into 4 serving bowls.
  29. Top the center of each bowl with the warm, seared shrimp, and finish by garnishing evenly with the diced cucumber, minced red onion, diced tomato, thinly sliced jalapeño, and sliced avocado before serving immediately.
  30. Do Not Rush the Chill: While the minimum 3-hour chilling time is mandatory for temperature, letting the gazpacho rest overnight in the refrigerator allows the cumin, garlic, jalapeño, and lime flavors to deeply meld and intensify.
  31. While you can use pre-cooked shrimp if you are in a pinch, starting with raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp yields vastly superior results.
  32. Tossing raw shrimp in the garlic powder, paprika, and salt, then pan-searing them builds a warm, savory crust that perfectly contrasts the bright, acidic cold soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12.2gFat: 37.2g

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