Tomato Gazpacho with Avocado and Grilled Shrimp
- 1 1/2 lb. red heirloom tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (6 c.)
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and roughly chopped ( 2 c.)
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped ( 1/3 c.)
- 1/3 c. cilantro, finely chopped (plus extra leaves for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (divided)
- 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar
- 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided (plus more for serving)
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 12 (10-15 ct.) shrimp, cleaned with tails left on
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, 1 clove of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, sherry vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add half the tomato mixture to blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into clean bowl and blend remaining tomato mixture; add to gazpacho.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
- In large bowl, add shrimp, cumin, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Stir gently to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat grill pan over high heat.
- Grill shrimp for about 1 minute per side, and another minute in the middle (3 minutes total) or until bright pink and just cooked through.
- Divide gazpacho into 4 bowls and garnish with diced avocado, grilled shrimp, cilantro leaves, and drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve immediately.
red heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, garlic, red pepper, sherry vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, shrimp, ground cumin, lemon juice, avocado
Taken from www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a42997/tomato-gazpacho-avocado-grilled-shrimp/ (may not work)