SHRIMP GAZPACHO

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Provided by katie in the UP

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
3 cups plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup roasted sweet peppers, I used fresh
red pepper, but recipe calls for jarred
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 shrimp and cook on both sides (may have to do it in batches).
In a food processor, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cucumber and 1/2 the roasted peppers (here's where I also added crushed red chili flakes -- approx 1 tsp -- we like it spicy!) Process until well combined. Add tomato juice and vinegar; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve divide tomato mixture in bowls and top with shrimp and remaining roasted peppers. I also garnished with herbs from the garden, I used cilantro and a few garlic chives.
Recipe is suppose to serve 4 -- maybe as a first course, but it served 2 large appetites as a main course tonight!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 421.5, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 25.4