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Spicy Bloody Mary Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters

Published August 14, 2014. Last Updated November 26, 2019 by Cheyanne

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These Spicy Bloody Mary Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters are the ultimate way to do Sunday brunch!  Filled with all the traditional gazpacho ingredients, plus everything you love about a bloody mary and topped with a succulent shrimp, these shooters are sure to wow!Bloody Mary Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters - pin1
First, let me say these Spicy Bloody Mary Gazpacho and Shrimp Shooters are the cat’s meow (Meeeee-owwwwww!).  Not only do they taste fantastic (perfect for a sunday brunch!), they are also visually stunning.  And easy to shoot eat!  This also makes them a ‘lil dangerous, because before you know it you will have downed a few of these… perfectly fine(!)… depending on the amount of alcohol you add.

picmonkey1They are like a tiny private party for your sights and tastebuds.  Therefore I simply must insist you make these, now.  (I’m allowed to be bossy here on NSN, riiiight??).

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PicMonkey Collage3The idea for this recipe was inspired by two sources:

1.  The restaurant across the street from Boy and I’s neighborhood.  They have a bloody mary bar every Sunday for brunch.  It consists of every condiment imaginable and it is “all you can drink” for a fixed price.  Their food is delicious, reasonably priced, they have outdoor seating, AND they allow dogs.  Therefore, Boy and I like to walk over there, with the girls in tow frequently.  *For those of you who live in the Orlando area, I am referring to Teak.  (UPDATE:  Teak has closed it’s doors for buisness)

PicMonkey Collage42.  This recipe was further inspired by my mother and M.O.D (My. Other. Dad.).  Every Sunday morning early afternoon they make themselves a bloody mary and prepare brunch together.  A.K.A. my M.O.D cooks while my mother sips her bloody mary as she reads the morning paper and simultaneously uses the eyeballs on top of her head to instruct him he needs to check on the hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, eggs… whatever they are cooking.  She is a multi-tasker.  LOVE YOU MOM!

…Those two love birds are so cute, right???  Kind of nauseating.  Lol…

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I am fortunate enough to partake in this lovey-dovey tradition of theirs when Boy and I visit for the weekend.  However, I am a Mimosa girl, but they always hook me up with my brunch drink of choice while they have their tomato juice, gin, lime wedges, celery salt, and other ‘M.O.D secret ingredients’ filled concoction.

20140806-IMG_1494So this recipe is special to me, because it goes out to you Mom and M.O.D.  Thank you for loving, supporting, encouraging, and standing by me unconditionally.  I have absolutely no idea where I would be without either of you… probably a ditch somewhere (kidding!).  Well, there were those few times in college, and post-college…  never mind that.  Let’s just stick with – I am very VERY lucky to have you both as my parents.  And I love you.  And yes, I absolutely will make these shooters for you.    🙂

20140806-IMG_1472Chop, chop (literally, because this recipe does involve chopping) get into the kitchen, get all lovey-dovey (or don’t) and make these for your loved ones/friends/neighbors/co-workers…whomever.  They will adore you for it, especially if you include the optional alcohol ingredient.

-xoxo-

Cheyanne

 

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Spicy Bloody Mary Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
33 mins
 

These Spicy Bloody Mary Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters are the ultimate way to do Sunday brunch!  Filled with all the traditional gazpacho ingredients, plus everything you love about a bloody mary and topped with a succulent shrimp, these shooters are sure to wow!

Course: Brunch, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 44 kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
Ingredients
  • Bloody Mary Gazpacho:
  • ½ Roasted Red Bell Pepper – roughly chopped
  • ½ Hothouse Cucumber – roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery (with leaves, if possible) – roughly chopped
  • 1/4 Red Onion – diced
  • 1 pound Ripe Cherry Tomatoes (I used a combination of golden and red) – halved
  • 1 Clove Garlic – minced
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • ¾ tsp Celery Salt
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 TBS Lime Juice
  • 1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 TBS Horseradish Sauce
  • ½ -1 tsp Tabasco , according to taste (optional, can substitute seeded and diced jalapeno)
  • 1 ½ cups Bloody Mary Mix (I used ‘Zing-Zang Bloody Mary Mix’)
  • 2-3 oz Vodka (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper , to taste
  • Lime Juice and Black Pepper to coat shot glass rim
  • Bloody Mary Shrimp (recipe follows)
  • Optional Garnishes: Cooked Bacon, Chives, Celery Sticks, Lemon or Lime Wedges
  • Bloody Mary Shrimp:
  • 1 cup Bloody Mary Mix
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ tsp Tabasco
  • ½ tsp Celery Salt
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 pound Large White Shrimp – peeled, deveined and tail left in tact
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a steel blade attachment, pulse each vegetable (red bell pepper – tomatoes) separately until coarsely chopped. Be careful NOT to over process. Transfer each chopped vegetable to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to bowl (garlic – vodka); stir thoroughly to combine.
  3. Transfer ½ of the mixture to the bowl of the food processor. Puree until smooth, about 1 -2 minutes.
  4. Add pureed gazpacho back to mixing bowl. Mix and adjust seasoning, according to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 (up to 6) hours to allow flavors to marry.
  6. Taste for seasoning again before serving.
  7. To serve: Use a lime wedge to moisten the top of a shot glass, roll the moistened rim in black pepper. Pour the gazpacho into a measuring cup, or any container with a spout, to cleanly transfer gazpacho into shot glasses. Top with desired garnishes and a roasted shrimp (recipe below).
  8. Spicy Bloody Mary Roasted Shrimp
  9. In a medium sized mixing bowl, or large Ziploc bag, combine ingredients for marinade.
  10. Add shrimp
  11. Marinate for 30 minutes – 1 hour, stirring ½ way through marinade time.
  12. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
  13. Drain shrimp and discard marinade.
  14. Place shrimp, in a single layer, on prepared sheet pan. Roast shrimp for 5-8 minutes, or until pink in color and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook them or they will taste rubbery!! *I used 21-25 Large White Shrimp, they were cooked perfectly after 5 ½ minutes.
  15. Serve atop the Gazpacho shot glass… use a toothpick to skewer them, hang them off the rim, use your imagination!
Recipe Notes

*Inactive time of 2+ hours

*Yield: roughly 4 1/2 cups

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Bloody Mary Gazpacho & Shrimp Shooters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 397mg17%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Vitamin C 9.1mg11%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Monica says

    March 8, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I’d like to make these for a party but would need to prepare them a few hours before. Would that work? I wasn’t certain if the shrimp is to be served warm. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      March 8, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Monica,
      You can serve the Bloody Mary Shrimp cold (shrimp cocktail style) if you would like. Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers and thank you for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Raquel says

    May 6, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    I’m going to try this out this weekend. Thanks for sharing. Looks delish.

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      May 6, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Raquel, I hope you enjoy these shrimp shooters as much as my family and I do!! Thank you so much for stopping by, commenting and giving these a try! You just made my day 🙂 Cheers!!

      Reply
  3. Jan says

    March 11, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Could the gazpacho be frozen and then thawed for future use?

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      March 11, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Jan, I have not tried to do that. I assume that would work out fine though. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it works out for you! Cheers 🙂

      Reply
  4. amy says

    November 28, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    These were great. We kicked it up a notch and added Absolut Peppar vodka instead of plain. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      November 29, 2014 at 11:22 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I LOVE your idea of using Absolut Pepper Vodka… GENIUS!!! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting! <3 Cheers!!!

      Reply
  5. Mary Holzworth says

    August 18, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Totally up for a Mimosa Girls Day Out.

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      August 19, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Sounds good to me!!!! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Brie says

    August 15, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Loves it!!!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      August 17, 2014 at 9:42 am

      They are So So Good Brie! At our next family gathering I will totally have to bring them!

      Reply
      • Brie says

        August 17, 2014 at 10:37 pm

        Totally more of a mimosa type of chick. Be cool to come up with some recipe for a kicked up version of a mimosa.

        Reply
        • Cheyanne Bany says

          August 19, 2014 at 9:00 am

          Great idea Brie!!! Thank you for the inspiration. 🙂 xoxo

          Reply
    • kara says

      October 17, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      have you tried serving this warm? this sounds amazing but wanted to serve it during the winter, and there is nothing like a warm toasty soup.

      Reply
      • Cheyanne Bany says

        October 17, 2016 at 7:13 pm

        Hi Kara,
        I have not tried this gazpacho warm before, so I can’t really offer much advice. I’d say transfer it to a pot and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. If you try it warm, let me know how it turns out! Thank you so much for stopping by!! Cheers! 🙂

        Reply

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Welcome to No Spoon Necessary! My name is Cheyanne and I'm the blogger and girl behind the camera. I am a culinary school graduate and I have years of experience in a professional kitchen.  I am also a loving wife and the mother of two furry four legged daughters. This blog is a place for me to share my passion for seasonal and sensational food. Thank you for stopping by! I hope you stay awhile! xoxo

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