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Cool as a Cucumber Soup with Buttermilk, Dill, & Vermouth Shrimp Recipe

Cool as a Cucumber Soup with Buttermilk, Dill, & Vermouth Shrimp Recipe

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Cool as a Cucumber Soup with Buttermilk, Dill, & Vermouth Shrimp

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lb european cucumbers or regular cucumbers
1/4 cup salt
1 quart buttermilk
2/3 cup chopped fresh dill
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup shallots, minced fine
1/2 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup dry vermouth
dill vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup razor red tomatoes (see note)
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes

Directions:

Peel the cucumbers. Using a small spoon, or a melon baller, scrape the seeds out. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces; toss the cucumbers with the salt and transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Transfer the cucumbers to a blender or food processor, discarding all exuded juices. Puree until smooth; pass through a food mill if desired. Whisk in the buttermilk and dill; set aside.
Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the shallots and cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir over medium heat, 10 to 15 seconds. Add the vermouth, bring to a boil, and immediately strain into the reserved cucumber soup. Spread the shrimp and shallot mixture on a plate to cool, then refrigerate. Chill the soup.
To serve: adjust the consistency of the soup with more buttermilk if necessary. Season with vinegar, salt (add sparingly; it probably won't need much), and pepper to taste. Divide the shrimp between the chilled soup plates. Ladle the soup over the shrimp and garnish with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and bits of dill strewn about.
Note: Razor red onions are red onions sliced paper-thin and then tossed with a pinch of sugar and enough lemon juice to coat them. Prepare 1 to 2 hours ahead and toss occasionally, until softened and pink.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	273.66 Kcal (1146 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.38g	21%
Cholesterol	41.36mg	14%
Sodium	3995.46mg	166%
Potassium	487.44mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.8g	8%
Sugars	8.96g	36%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	10%
Protein	8.13g	16%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	182.7mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.73 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.46g	21%
Cholesterol	10.69mg	14%
Sodium	1032.65mg	166%
Potassium	125.98mg	10%
Total Carbs	6.15g	8%
Sugars	2.32g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	10%
Protein	2.1g	16%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	14%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	47.2mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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