Best Appetizer Cucumber Gazpacho With Shrimp Recipes

CUCUMBER GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP AND MELON

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Categories Soup/Stew Appetizer Dinner Lunch Melon Shrimp Cucumber Spring Summer Chill Healthy Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 3/4 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 3 1/4 cup), plus 1/4 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice for garnish (about 1/4 cup)
2 scallions (white and green parts), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup (loosely packed) assorted fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, and mint, coarsely chopped, plus ¼ cup finely chopped (for garnish)
1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 pound large shrimp (31 to 40 count per pound) peeled, cooked, and cut into medium dice (about 8 shrimp)
1/2 cup seedless watermelon or cantaloupe, cut into small dice

Steps:

In blender or food processor, combine coarsely chopped cucumber, scallions, coarsely chopped herbs, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and yogurt and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and hot sauce, then transfer to large airtight container and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
In small bowl, stir together shrimp and remaining cucumbers, herbs, and salt.
Fold watermelon or cantaloupe into soup. Divide soup evenly among 4 chilled bowls and top each with dollop of shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

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This is an extremely tasty, refreshing cold soup that is wonderful on those hot, humid summer days... Did I mention that it's the easiest soup you'll ever make? Wonderful with fresh garden vegetables and served with a nice, hearty bread.

Provided by Dawn

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

64 fluid ounces tomato and clam juice cocktail
3 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 avocados, peeled and chopped
2 cucumbers, cubed
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomato and clam juice cocktail, shrimp, avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 221.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 948.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CUCUMBER SHRIMP APPETIZERS

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When my friend's husband needed lower-fat snacks, she served him this fresh-tasting shrimp spread. Cucumber slices are a fun and healthy alternative to crackers. -Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 medium cucumber (8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch slices
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the pineapple, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and dill. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

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Here's a refreshing take on the classic chilled tomato soup. Our twist features shrimp, lime and plenty of avocado. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups spicy hot V8 juice
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), tails removed
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

Steps:

In a large nonreactive bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Gently stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP GAZPACHO

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This Spanish soup is traditionally made by adding olive oil to the vegetable puree; we left out the oil and used only a small amount to cook the shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped, jarred roasted bell peppers (we used both red and yellow peppers)
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add half the shrimp; cook until browned on both sides and opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining shrimp (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
In a food processor, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cucumber, and half the roasted peppers; process until combined. Add tomato juice and vinegar; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, divide tomato mixture among bowls; top with shrimp and remaining roasted peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g