Florida Crab Gazpacho
(From Avila Golf & Country Club's Chef Russell)

1/2   Stalk   Fresh Celery
1   Each   Cucumber
2   Each   Vine Ripe Tomatoes (peel and seeded)
2   Each   Medium Bell Peppers (colors optional)
1   Each   Small Read Onion
1-2   Each   Medium Carrots
1/2   lb.   Fresh Lump Crab meat
3-4   tbsp   Balsamic Vinegar
1-2   oz   Extra Virgin Olive oil
12-15   sprigs   Fresh cilantro
3-4   sprigs   Fresh basil
2-4   cans   V-8 or tomato juice
1-2   each   Fresh limes
1   each   Medium Yellow or zucchini squash (optioinal)
1-2   oz.   Vodka
         
Finely dice all ingredients or chop in a food processor. Try to ensure that all the ingredients are uniformly cut.

Add all other ingredients and mix well. Chill for 12-24 hours.

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