Teresa's Recipes
Seafood Gazpacho
Experience the ocean's bounty with this exquisite Seafood Gazpacho, a chilled soup that combines the freshest seafood with crisp, vibrant vegetables. Each spoonful bursts with refreshing flavors from sun-ripened tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a hint of spice from zesty lime and hot sauce. This dish is a tribute to the traditional Spanish gazpacho, originally crafted to cool down during hot summer days, and now elevated to showcase the delightful fusion of land and sea. Perfect as a light appetizer or a wholesome meal, it's an ideal way to savor summer's best offerings!
Ingredients
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Hot sauce
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed Lime juice
- 1 cup, cooked and shredded Crab meat
- 1 cup, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/2, finely diced Red onion
- 1, diced Red bell pepper
- 1, diced Cucumber
- 4 cups, diced (about 6 medium tomatoes) Tomatoes
- for garnish (such as cilantro or parsley) Fresh herbs (optional)
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic. Stir gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and the shredded crab meat to the vegetable mixture, folding them in carefully to avoid breaking the seafood.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the amounts of hot sauce and seasoning to your preference.
- Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture, stirring gently to ensure everything is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the gazpacho to chill to perfection.
- When ready to serve, give the gazpacho a gentle stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting if necessary. Serve the gazpacho cold, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- For a spicier version, consider adding diced jalapeños or a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Feel free to substitute the seafood with your favorites or what is locally available; scallops or mixed seafood can also work well.
- If you're looking for a vegetarian option, omit the seafood and add more diced vegetables or even cooked beans for protein.