WATERMELON GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 loaf country bread (about 8 ounces)
6 cups chopped cold seedless watermelon, plus 1/2 cup diced
1 bunch scallions (1 chopped; remaining whole and trimmed)
1 large tomato, diced
1 Persian cucumber, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left intact)
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Slice the bread 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and remove the crust from all but 4 slices. Tear the crustless slices into pieces and pulse in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Add the chopped watermelon to the food processor along with the chopped scallion, tomato, half each of the cucumber and jalapeno and 1/4 cup cold water; puree. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil and the juice of 1 lime. Stir in 2 tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Toss the shrimp and whole scallions with the juice of the remaining lime and 2 tablespoons each olive oil and mint, the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill the shrimp until marked, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Grill the scallions until lightly charred, 1 minute per side. Brush the remaining bread slices with olive oil and grill until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Top each serving of gazpacho with the diced watermelon and the remaining cucumber and jalapeno; drizzle with olive oil. Serve with the grilled shrimp, scallions, bread and lime wedges.

Kelly Goycoolea
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


midnight rider
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I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very refreshing.


marten amir
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I served the soup chilled, and it was the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful soup.


Malik Saif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The watermelon was sweet and refreshing, and the shrimp added a nice savory flavor.


Jasmine Lloyd
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely caught my eye. The combination of watermelon and shrimp sounded unique and delicious.


Kibalama Francisco
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Dharmendra Budthapa
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's sure to impress your guests.


Tusar Khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


Rita Adigwe
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing and it's so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Julie Robichaud
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This soup was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Mani Bilder
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I loved this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Its Mê
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This soup was delicious! The watermelon was so refreshing and the shrimp added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Louneika Chisholm
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of sweet watermelon and savory shrimp. I will definitely be making this again!


Innocent Msambi
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing and it's so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


ismah ssekandi
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This soup was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


mominur islam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Infinix Mobile
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This soup was delicious! The watermelon was so refreshing and the shrimp added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


John Saliba
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of sweet watermelon and savory shrimp. I will definitely be making this again!


Tariq Ismail
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making it again.


Edesiri Aberare
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This was a refreshing and light soup, perfect for a hot summer day. The watermelon and shrimp paired surprisingly well together, and the yogurt added a creamy richness. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my rotation!