Shrimp Gazpacho

Shrimp Gazpacho

Ingredients
  

  • 30 shrimp
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • dash hot sauce to taste
  • 1 cup cucumber or zucchini finely diced
  • 1 red pepper diced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 4 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 medium red onion finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or other fresh herb chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pot of water to simmering and add shrimp. Cook briefly until just done, about 3 minutes. Drain, chop and cool.Combine all ingredients except the chopped herbs. Serve cool, garnished with the chopped herbs.  (Recipe #764)

Notes

Cooked scallops and other seafood also work well.