Cajun Blackened Shrimp with Gazpacho Verde

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This is my second entry for the "Sam’s Fresh Salsa Blogger Recipe Challenge" and I really think it's THE perfect appetizer to start any summer meal!

Spicy Cajun blackened shrimp sits on top of a creamy, cool, tangy, refreshing soup that's full of veggies - tomatillos, kale, cucumber, celery. Healthy, gorgeous and easy to make- that sounds like the perfect poolside snack!

Cajun Blackened Shrimp with Gazpacho Verde

1 (12 ounce) container Sam’s Fresh Salsa Verde

½ cup English cucumber

½ cup baby kale and spinach greens

¼ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped white onion

¼ cup baby yellow tomatoes 

2 Tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

2 green onions, chopped

2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 

1 teaspoon Cajun blackening seasoning blend

2 hardboiled eggs, cut into quarters

2 Tablespoons celery heart leaves

Place 4 appetizer sized bowls in the fridge to chill.

Place the Sam’s Fresh Salsa Verde, cucumber, greens, celery, white onion, tomatoes, parsley, green onions and Greek yogurt in a large blender and puree until smooth. Set in the fridge to chill.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the seasoning. Once the pan is hot cook the shrimp, about 3 minutes per side, until cooked through.

Pour the gazpacho into the chilled bowls, top with blackened shrimp, half of a hardboiled egg and celery leaves. Serve immediately. 

Makes 4 appetizer servings

I was chosen as one of 30 bloggers to create recipes for "Sam’s Fresh Salsa Blogger Recipe Challenge"! They sent me an awesome care package full of their new fresh salsas to work with and I have really enjoyed creating dishes with them. 

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