TEQUILA LACED GAZPACHO COCKTAILS WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

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Tequila Laced Gazpacho Cocktails with Grilled Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large tomatoes, chopped
4 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 fennel bulb, chopped
1 cup picked Italian parsley
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
4 jumbo (U-10) shrimp, cleaned, de-veined
1 tablespoon zatar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shot of the finest tequila available
Lime slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the gazpacho ingredients, except the olive oil, in a blender and puree until smooth. Top with a little extra virgin oil.
  • Toss the shrimp with the herbs, seeds, and oil. Grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked.
  • In a chilled glass, top each gazpacho with a light drizzle of tequila and the rim of the glass with 1 grilled shrimp and a slice of lime.

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