Cucumber Gazpacho With Blue Crab Recipe

Name: Cucumber Gazpacho With Blue Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes); 2 garlic cloves; 4 cucumbers (about 4 lb. total), peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 8 cups), divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided; 2 fresh jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced, divided; 1/2 cup sparkling water; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
2 garlic cloves
4 cucumbers (about 4 lb. total), peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 8 cups), divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
2 fresh jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced, divided
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
Place sour cream, lime juice, garlic, 4 cups cucumbers, 1/4 cup each of cilantro and basil, and 1 minced jalapeno in a blender; process until smooth, about 45 seconds. Transfer pureed mixture to a bowl; stir in sparkling water, salt, pepper, and remaining cucumbers and jalapeno.
2
Place bowl with gazpacho into a larger bowl filled with ice. Let stand, stirring often, until gazpacho is cold, about 20 minutes. (Or place in the refrigerator 1 hour.)
3
Place crabmeat, oil, and remaining 1/4 cup each of cilantro and basil in a bowl; stir gently. Divide gazpacho evenly among 6 bowls; top with lump crabmeat mixture, and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), 2 garlic cloves, 4 cucumbers (about 4 lb. total), peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 8 cups), divided, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Gazpacho With Blue Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cucumber Gazpacho With Blue Crab

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