Golden Tequila Gazpacho with Chili Spiced Shrimp

Golden Tequila Gazpacho with Chili Spiced Shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 Cup Tequila
  • For the Gazpacho:
  • 4 golden heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 large cucumber, roughly chopped
  • ½ yellow pepper, seeds removed
  • 1 jalapeño
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup tequila
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb cleaned and deveined shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • For Serving:
  • Shot glasses or small mason jars

Directions:

Serves 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

For the gazpacho: Add the heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and tequila into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Set aside.

For the shrimp: Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder and shrimp together. Add seasoned shrimp to the saute pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until pink. Season to taste with salt.

Pour gazpacho into individual shot glasses (or small mason jars) and top with 1 to 3 chili shrimp per serving.