Gazpacho-Style Shrimp Cocktail
This Gazpacho-Style Shrimp Cocktail requires no heat and features some familiar Mexican flavors that bring some spice, while keeping things cool. This shrimp cocktail was inspired by a version I used to regularly order at a fast-casual coastal Mexican chain here in Seattle. While you could boil your own shrimp, this is a great way to use the pre-cooked stuff you can pick up thawed at the seafood counter or frozen and sold in a shrimp cocktail ring in your grocer’s freezer section.
Ingredients
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Cooked Shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Red Onion, diced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Celery, fine diced
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Cucumber, English, peeled and diced
- 111 Jalapeño, minced
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 111 Avocado, cut into .5-inch chunks
- 111 Lime, zested and juiced
- 15 oz15 oz15 oz Crushed Tomatoes, 1 15-ounce can (or can of whole tomatoes)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Kosher Salt
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Ground Fresh Black Peppercorns
- Hot Sauce, to taste (I used Tabasco)
- Water
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Cut cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and add to a large bowl. Reserve 4 whole shrimp with tail on for garnish.
- Add red onion, celery, cucumber and jalapeño into the bowl, along with zest and juice of 1 lime. Fold in avocado chunks and chopped cilantro.
- Pour 1 can of tomatoes into a blender or small food processor with tomato paste and 1/4 cup of water. Pulse just a few times to combine and create a liquid base. Keep a few chunks of tomato for texture, if you prefer.
- Pour the tomato mixture into the shrimp and veggie bowl. Season with salt, cracked black pepper and hot sauce (about 2 teaspoons gives me just enough spice), and stir to combine. If your gazpacho is thick, add another 1/4 cup of water to thin.
- Taste, adjust seasoning and serve in cocktail glasses. Garnish each with a tail-on shrimp.
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