Strawberry Gazpacho with Citrus-Marinated Prawns

🧂 Ingredients

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  Fresas frescas maduras

  800g
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  Pepino holandés

  200g
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  Pimiento rojo

  100g
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  Ajo

  1 diente
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  Vinagre de Jerez

  40ml
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  Aceite de oliva virgen extra

  100ml
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  Langostinos grandes

  18 unidades
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  Lima

  2 unidades
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  Pimentón picante de la Vera

  5g
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  Menta fresca

  10 hojas
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  Microbrotes

  20g
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  Sal marina

  al gusto
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  Hielo picado (opcional)

  al gusto

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Wash strawberries, remove stems, and quarter. Peel cucumbers, remove seeds, and cut into large chunks.

2. 2

   Chop red pepper into pieces, peel garlic and remove the germ to milder flavor.

3. 3

   In a blender, puree strawberries with cucumbers, pepper, garlic, sherry vinegar, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt.

4. 4

   Blend for 3 minutes until completely smooth. Strain through a fine mesh, pressing with a spoon for silky texture.

5. 5

   Adjust salt and vinegar if needed. Balance should be between sweet and acidic. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

6. 6

   Peel prawns, leaving tails on some for presentation. Mix with lime juice, zest, olive oil, spicy paprika, and a pinch of salt.

7. 7

   Marinate prawns in the fridge for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   To serve, pour very cold gazpacho into pre-chilled shallow bowls.

9. 9

   Arrange marinated prawns artistically in the center, drizzle with olive oil.

10. 10

    Garnish with mint flowers, microgreens, and shaved ice if available to maintain temperature.