Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa
Recipe from EatingWell

Yellow tomatoes have a lower acidity than their red cousins and several varieties are among the earliest in the season to ripen. Here they combine with cool cucumber and yellow bell peppers in a refreshing salsa. Grilled shrimp make this dish a more full-flavored and elegant version of shrimp cocktail.


Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa


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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4    medium yellow tomatoes, (1 pound), seeded and finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1    yellow bell pepper, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1    medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1  stalk  celery, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2    small red onion, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  minced fresh chivesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  white-wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  Worcestershire sauceOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  •   Several dashes  hot sauce, to tasteOn Sale
  • 1  pound  raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Note), peeled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  minced fresh thymeOn Sale

Directions
1.
Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, celery, onion, chives, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and hot sauce in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 day.
2.
Mix shrimp, garlic and thyme in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3.
Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grill rack (see Tip). Cook the shrimp until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp with the salsa in martini glasses or bowls.

Tips:
Note: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra large," are not standardized, so to be sure you're getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound.
Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as Wild American Shrimp or Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.
To peel shrimp, grasp the legs and hold onto the tail while you twist off the shell. Save the shells to make a tasty stock: Simmer, in enough water to cover, for 10 minutes, then strain. The "vein" running along a shrimp's back (technically the dorsal surface, opposite the legs) under a thin layer of flesh is really its digestive tract.
To devein, use a paring knife to make a slit along the length of the shrimp. Under running water, remove the tract with the knife tip.
Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition information
Calories 136, Total Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 419 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, Potassium 717 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 130%, Iron 25%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Lean Meat 2.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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