Appetiser Ideas: Bloody Mary Gazpacho Shooters with Spicy Shrimp For Your Next Brunch
Throwing a bash and wanting to really wow your guests? Let's step away from the usual canapés and dive into something experimental. Imagine this: Bloody Mary Gazpacho Shooters topped with zesty, spicy shrimp. It’s a cocktail, it's a snack—heck, it’s a statement piece that will be the centre of attention all evening.
Here’s how you make this fiery delight: blend cocktails with fresh gazpacho. Plus, the kick of spicy shrimp adds just the right amount of pzazz to keep everyone reaching for more.
First Things First: The Gazpacho
Start with the base. Gazpacho is essentially a chilled, tomato-based soup from sunny Spain, but here’s where we give it a cheeky twist. To make it, you’ll need:
- 500 gm ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 60 ml Smirnoff vodka (keep it light to not overpower the fresh veggies)
- A splash of hot sauce for that fiery kick
- Salt and pepper to taste
Blend these ingredients until smooth, then strain into a large bowl. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavours mingle and develop.
Next Up: Spicy Shrimp
While your gazpacho is chilling, let’s get those shrimp ready. You’ll need:
- 200 grams medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Toss the shrimp in the spices and olive oil, then quickly sauté them in a hot pan until they’re pink and slightly charred around the edges. Set them aside to cool.
Assembly Time
Now for the fun part—putting it all together. Pour the chilled gazpacho into small shooter glasses, filling each about three-quarters full. Top each with a spicy shrimp, skewered on a small cocktail stick for easy eating.
Serve It Up
Arrange these shooters on a serving tray, garnished with fresh lime wedges and a sprinkle of finely chopped coriander. Not only do they look fab, but they’re also a blast of flavour with every sip and bite: crisp, refreshing, with a vodka twist and a spicy echo that lingers.
