Prawn Gazpacho

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 5
Refreshing Prawn Gazpacho for a hot summer day
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb of large tiger shrimp or 1 lb prawns , peeled
6 cloves garlic , chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon , juice of
12 roma tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 green bell pepper , chopped
1 yellow bell pepper , chopped
1 cucumber , peeled , seeds removed , chopped
1 bunch green onion , chopped
3 jalapenos , seeds removed and minced
1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped , reserving some for garnish
1 lemon , cut into wedges for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
235
Sugar
11g
Fat
13g
Originating from Andalusia in Spain, this refreshing cold soup has quickly become a popular dish worldwide. The prawn gazpacho is perfect for hot summer days, and it's a great way to incorporate fresh vegetables into your diet. Made primarily with tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, and onions, this soup packs a nutritional punch and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. The prawns add a lean source of protein to the meal, which makes it both healthy and satisfying. This version of gazpacho is spicy, thanks to the addition of jalapenos, but you can easily adjust the heat level to your liking.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the tomatoes for 30 seconds and then transfer them to an ice bath to cool.
2.Peel the skins off the tomatoes and chop them into rough pieces.
3.In a blender, puree the tomatoes until smooth.
4.Add in the garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil, and blend until well combined.
5.Add in the green and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, green onion, jalapenos, and cilantro, and pulse until the vegetables are finely chopped but still have some texture.
6.Season the gazpacho with salt and pepper to taste.
7.Chill the gazpacho in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
8.In the meantime, cook the prawns by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil and poaching the prawns for approximately 3 minutes until cooked through.

PROS

This refreshing gazpacho is perfect for a hot summer day, and it’s packed with fresh, healthy vegetables and lean protein from the prawns.

It’s also low in calories and loaded with vitamin C, A and potassium.

CONS

This gazpacho can be spicy for some people with the jalapenos, but they can easily be omitted if desired.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Prawn Gazpacho is loaded with nutrients like vitamin C, which is essential for your immune system, and vitamin A, which is crucial for eye health.
It’s also a good source of potassium, which can help reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.

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