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Cucumber Melon Gazpacho with Ginger Shrimp

This cucumber melon gazpacho is light, fresh and the perfect soup for summer. The cooling soup is balanced with warming ginger shrimp for a flavorful bite.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ginger Shrimp
  • 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp honey
Gazpacho
  • 2 1/2 large cucumbers peeled and diced (plus 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, sliced and small diced for garnish)
  • 1 1/2 cup honeydew melon diced
  • 3 scallions white and green parts, chopped
  • 12 fresh mint leaves
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (approx 1/2 inch) peeled and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 avocado peeled
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chives finely chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp hemp hearts for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a glass mixing bowl make the ginger shrimp marinade by whisking together the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger and honey. Set aside.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes or until just cooked through. Strain the shrimp in a colander.
  3. Add the shrimp to your marinade and cover or place both the shrimp and marinade in a plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
  4. Place all gazpacho ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Transfer gazpacho to sealed container and refrigerate 3-4 hours.
  5. Once the shrimp has marinated, remove the shrimp and dice into small pieces. Combine the shrimp in a bowl with the 1/2 small diced cucumber and stir.
  6. To serve, divide the gazpacho between 4 bowls. Add a few spoonfuls of the shrimp and cucumber to each bowl. Garnish with chives and hemp hearts.

Notes

  • Adapted from Epicurious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 741mg (31%) Potassium 517mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 520IU (10%) Vitamin C 25.9mg (29%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 741mg 31%
Potassium 517mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 520IU 10%
Vitamin C 25.9mg 29%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.