Cucumber Gazpacho with Shrimp and Melon

A refreshing cold soup that combines cool cucumber with sweet melon and succulent shrimp. This light and herbaceous gazpacho is perfect for warm summer days, featuring a blend of fresh herbs and a hint of ginger and garlic.

4 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole cucumbers
  • 2 whole scallions
  • ½ cup assorted fresh herbs
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¼ pound large shrimp
  • ½ cup seedless watermelon or cantaloupe

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In blender or food processor, combine coarsely chopped cucumber, scallions, coarsely chopped herbs, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and yogurt and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and hot sauce, then transfer to large airtight container and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    In small bowl, stir together shrimp and remaining cucumbers, herbs, and salt.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Fold watermelon or cantaloupe into soup. Divide soup evenly among 4 chilled bowls and top each with dollop of shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

    5 min

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