Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa

Here's an American classic, made more elegant with a full-flavored, summery salsa that's reminiscent of our favorite cold Spanish soup.

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the salsa (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
4   medium yellow tomatoes (1 pound), seeded and finely chopped
1   yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1   medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 stalk  celery, finely chopped
1/2   small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons  minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons  white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons  lemon juice
1 tablespoon  worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon  salt
Several dashes  hot sauce, to taste
1 pound  raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cloves  garlic, minced
2 tablespoons  minced fresh thyme

Tip: To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill).
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa Recipe at Cooking.com


DIRECTIONS
Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, chives, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and hot sauce in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 day.


Mix shrimp, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.


Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grill rack (see Tip). Cook the shrimp until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp with the salsa in martini glasses or bowls.

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