Yellow Gazpacho with Lobster and Avocado Recipe

Name: Yellow Gazpacho with Lobster and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound watermelon cubes (2 cups); 2 large yellow tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced; 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced; 1/4 Spanish onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Two 1 1/4-pound cooked lobsters, tail and claw meat coarsely chopped (1 pound); 1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, for garnish; 1 tablespoon mint leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound watermelon cubes (2 cups)
2 large yellow tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Two 1 1/4-pound cooked lobsters, tail and claw meat coarsely chopped (1 pound)
1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, for garnish
1 tablespoon mint leaves, for garnish

1
In a blender, puree half of the watermelon cubes.
2
Strain the watermelon juice through a fine sieve set over a large glass or stainless steel bowl.
3
Add the remaining watermelon and the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, red wine and Champagne vinegars and a 1/2 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
4
Season lightly with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
5
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
6
With the machine on, slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
7
Strain the soup into a bowl through a fine meshed sieve, pressing hard on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
8
Discard the solids.
9
Season the gazpacho with salt and pepper.
10
In a small bowl, toss the lobster with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
11
Ladle the gazpacho into shallow soup plates.
12
Mound the lobster in the center of each soup and top with a few slices of avocado.
13
Garnish with the tarragon and mint and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound watermelon cubes (2 cups), 2 large yellow tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced, 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Yellow Gazpacho with Lobster and Avocado 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.

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Yellow Gazpacho with Lobster and Avocado

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