Shrimp Gazpacho With Basil Croutons

Serves: 6

Jolie Turcotte

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

48

Sweetness

43

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

Directions:

1

In a blender or food processor purée half of large tomatoes, 1/2 cup bell pepper, 1/4 cup cucumber, 2 tablespoons onion, garlic paste, cumin, and jalapeño

2

Transfer purée to a bowl and stir in cherry tomatoes with remaining chopped large tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion

3

Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste

4

(Chill gazpacho, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day

5

) In a saucepan of generously salted boiling water boil shrimp 30 seconds, or until just cooked through

6

Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl and cool

7

(Shrimp may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered

8

) Chop shrimp and stir into gazpacho

9

Before serving, thin gazpacho with ice water and top with croutons and garnish

10

In a blender or food processor purée half of large tomatoes, 1/2 cup bell pepper, 1/4 cup cucumber, 2 tablespoons onion, garlic paste, cumin, and jalapeño

11

Transfer purée to a bowl and stir in cherry tomatoes with remaining chopped large tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion

12

Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste

13

(Chill gazpacho, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day

14

) In a saucepan of generously salted boiling water boil shrimp 30 seconds, or until just cooked through

15

Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl and cool

16

(Shrimp may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered

17

) Chop shrimp and stir into gazpacho

18

Before serving, thin gazpacho with ice water and top with croutons and garnish

19

For basil croutons: In a blender or small food processor purée basil and oil and season with salt and pepper to taste

20

Preheat oven to 350°F

21

On a baking sheet toss bread with basil oil and bake in middle of oven, shaking baking sheet occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, or until croutons are golden brown and crisp

22

Season croutons with salt and pepper

23

(Croutons may be made 3 days ahead and kept in a sealable plastic bag in a cool dry place

24

) Makes about 2 cups

25

In a blender or small food processor purée basil and oil and season with salt and pepper to taste

26

Preheat oven to 350°F

27

On a baking sheet toss bread with basil oil and bake in middle of oven, shaking baking sheet occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, or until croutons are golden brown and crisp

28

Season croutons with salt and pepper

29

(Croutons may be made 3 days ahead and kept in a sealable plastic bag in a cool dry place

30

) Makes about 2 cups