Grilled Cumin Shrimp and Avocado Gazpacho

Nothing will cool you down this summer quite like this refreshing gazpacho appetizer topped with spicy grilled shrimp.

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Gazpacho

Ingredients

Yield: 6 appetizer-sized portions

6 cleaned, de-shelled shrimp with tail still on
3/4 cup cumin seeds
3 tablespoons adobo sauce
5 limes
1/2 cucumber
1 green bell pepper
1 white onion
3/4 red onion
2-3 cloves garlic
2 avocados
1 cup cilantro
1 pint water

Instructions

1. To make the shrimp, toast cumin seeds in a skillet until slightly brown. Rub shrimp with the juice of one lime and adobo sauce. Cover with toasted cumin seeds (Image 1).
2. Skewer shrimp and place on grill for approximately 5 minutes a side or until slightly blackened (Image 2).
3. To make avocado gazpacho, add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic and water to a food processor. Puree until smooth (Image 3).
4. With a fine strainer, separate liquid from the pulp in a bowl and set aside the aromatic water (Image 4).
5. In a clean food processor, blend avocados, cilantro, juice of 5 limes and one cup of the aromatic water. Garnish with coarsely chopped red onion, avocado and bell pepper. Place the grilled shrimp on top (Image 5).

Next Up

Grilled Fruit Skewers Recipe

Paired with ricotta and yogurt dips, these grilled fruit skewers will have your barbecue guests pleased at first bite.

Nacho-Stuffed Potato Skins

These hearty skins are a great appetizer for a summer cookout or Fourth of July party.

Chile and Lime Roasted Cashews Recipe

Lime juice and chile pepper give these roasted nuts a flavorful kick. Serve them at your next cookout or small get-together.

Grilled Mexican Corn Recipe

Topped with spices, lime and Cotija cheese, this recipe will give a little extra flavor to the traditional grilled corn on the cob.

Patriotic Panna Cotta Shooters

Cold, creamy panna cotta is a perfect summer treat. Layer it with grenadine and blue Curaçao for a patriotic look.

Bacon Beef Burgers Recipe

This grilling favorite is made with half beef and half ground bacon for a delicious summertime flavor.

Frozen Clementine Sorbet Recipe

Use the peel of the fruit as a bowl to serve this tasty and cool sorbet.

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

This light and fluffy cake recipe is topped with Limoncello buttercream frosting, which adds a sour kick.

Blue Velvet Cupcake Recipe

Blue velvet cake is a fun twist on the traditional red velvet flavor. A touch of violet food coloring is the secret ingredient for making these cakes the perfect blue hue.

Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Recipe

This rich, creamy dessert is filled with real peanut butter cookies and will cool you off during hot summer months.

Go Shopping

Get product recommendations from HGTV editors, plus can’t-miss sales and deals.

On TV

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss HGTV in your favorite social media feeds.