Shrimp and Crab Gazpacho
Dive into summer flavors with this vibrant and refreshing Shrimp and Crab Gazpacho! This no-cook, chilled soup is a seafood lover's dream, featuring tender shrimp and sweet lump crab meat combined with a medley of crisp, garden-fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. The zesty blend of vegetable juice, lime, and red wine vinegar creates a tangy base, while a hint of jalapeño adds optional heat for those who love a little spice. Garnished with creamy diced avocado and a bright lime wedge, this healthy, protein-packed gazpacho is perfect for hot days and makes a stunning appetizer or light meal. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal prep, this elegant soup is the ultimate showcase of fresh, bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable juice (such as V8)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado, diced (for garnish)
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Stir well to mix the vegetables evenly.
Pour in the vegetable juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lime juice. Stir to incorporate the liquids fully with the vegetables.
Add the cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, and minced jalapeño (if using) to the bowl. Gently fold everything together to ensure the seafood remains intact.
Season the gazpacho with salt, black pepper, and fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and for it to chill properly.
When ready to serve, give the gazpacho a good stir. Ladle it into bowls and garnish each serving with diced avocado and a lime wedge.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing chilled soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 5204 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 113.6 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 5056 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
