Recipe of the Month - yellow melon gazpacho
Finally summer.
Long sunny days and mild evenings.
Who wants to eat heavy food then?!
Here comes my idea for a fine light soup. As a starter or also as a main course. Yellow melon gazpacho - served ice-cold with chili shrimp. Enjoy with a glass of rosé.
No more is possible.
Photo @besch_food
Ingredients:
half a ripe cantaloupe melon (without skin)
half an orange or yellow bell pepper, seeded
a mild onion (medium size) or two shallots
optional some garlic
three to four orange plum tomatoes or other yellow tomatoes
Salt and Pepper
some olive oil
two to four shrimp
chili flakes or chili pepper
sprigs of thyme
a clove of garlic
Wooden skewers
For the soup, cut all ingredients into rough cubes and puree them very finely!
This works best in a blender. Season with salt and pepper and finish with a splash of the best olive oil.
Heat olive oil with garlic and thyme in a pan. Skewer the shrimp on wooden sticks and fry on both sides. If you want, season them with chili flakes. Best to add them shortly before the end, otherwise the flakes burn too quickly.
Fill one to two ice cubes into the glasses.
Instead of glasses, you can also serve the soup in the hollowed-out melon halves. It looks especially pretty!
Place the shrimp skewers on the glasses.
A perfect summer dish. Enjoy!
(yields about 500 ml, depending on the size of the melon and tomatoes, that's about 4 small glasses as an appetizer or 2 main courses)
About the author:
May I introduce myself?
My name is Bettina and I have been cooking with passion for as long as I can remember. Originally, I studied architecture and worked for many years as an architectural photographer. I am 55, have raised 4 children, and live with my husband, dog, and youngest child in Munich. I am also a grandma now.
Last year, I completed a one-year training as a nutrition consultant and mindfulness coach. Healthy food and a happy soul form the foundation for a healthy life, so I try to apply all my knowledge to healthy and delicious dishes.
For a few years now, I have been organizing cooking trips to Marrakesh. Unfortunately, Corona is currently throwing a wrench in the works.
From now on, I get to suggest a recipe to you every month. Mainly vegetarian and always seasonal. It should be quick and delicious. Promise!
Feel free to also visit Bettina on Instagram: @besch_food
