Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 pound

medium shrimp

shelled and deveined

0.25 unit

yellow onion

thinly sliced

3 clove

garlic

thinly sliced

120 ml

cider vinegar

60 ml

lemon juice

fresh juice from 2 lemons

60 ml

extra-virgin olive oil

0.5 tsp

fennel seeds

0.5 tsp

coriander seeds

1 unit

bay leaf

900 g

ripe tomatoes

cored and cut into 1-inch chunks

225 g

English cucumber

peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

140 g

red onion

peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

140 g

red bell pepper

cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks

2 clove

garlic

peeled and smashed

1 tsp

kosher salt

to taste

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground, to taste

15 ml

extra-virgin olive oil

45 ml

sherry vinegar

plus more to taste

360 ml

gin

2 tbsp

horseradish

grated jarred

30 ml

lemon juice

freshly squeezed, from 1 lemon

15 ml

Worcestershire sauce

7 ml

hot sauce

such as Tabasco or Frank's

Step 1
~4 min

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

Step 2
~4 min

Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute 30 seconds.

Step 3
~4 min

Drain and shock in a large bowl of ice water.

Step 4
~4 min

Drain and set aside.

Step 5
~4 min

Combine sliced yellow onion, garlic, cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and bay leaf in a nonreactive bowl, Mason jar, or other container.

Step 6
~4 min

Add cooked shrimp and stir well.

Step 7
~4 min

Place in fridge for at least 45 minutes and up to 2 days for pickling.

Key Technique: Pickling
Step 8
~4 min

Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and smashed garlic in a large bowl.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

Step 10
~4 min

Drizzle olive oil and sherry vinegar on top.

Step 11
~4 min

Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to macerate.

Step 12
~4 min

Toss all ingredients with a wooden spoon or with your hands until evenly incorporated.

Step 13
~4 min

Transfer half of the contents, including liquid at bottom of bowl, to the jar of a blender.

Step 14
~4 min

Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 3 minutes.

Step 15
~4 min

Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.

Step 16
~4 min

Repeat with remaining mixture (you may need to work in more batches).

Step 17
~4 min

Season with more salt, pepper, and vinegar as desired.

Step 18
~4 min

Pass through strainer one more time.

Step 19
~4 min

Pour mixture into a large pitcher.

Step 20
~4 min

Add gin, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

Step 21
~4 min

Adjust to taste.

Step 22
~4 min

Set out 6 tall beer or Collins glasses.

Step 23
~4 min

Fill with ice and pour drink on top.

Step 24
~4 min

Garnish each rim with 3 pickled shrimp.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

Chill the gazpacho base for at least an hour before serving for optimal flavor.

Make the pickled shrimp a day ahead for deeper flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pickled shrimp and gazpacho base can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a cocktail or appetizer.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spicy nuts
Grilled vegetables
Tapas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain/USA

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Spanish Gazpacho and American Bloody Mary

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer parties
Brunch
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Summer Party
Brunch
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100