Gazpacho Shots with Caviar: A Chilled Summer Canapé

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Gazpacho shots with caviar are the summer canapé that combines Spanish freshness with Russian luxury. Chilled tomato gazpacho in shot glasses, topped with crème fraîche and caviar pearls.

Key Takeaways
- Use ripe summer tomatoes
- Blend smooth, strain through sieve
- Serve ice cold
- 1g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per shot
- Build 10 minutes before serving

Gazpacho shots with caviar in chilled glasses

The Ingredients

Makes 16 shots

  • 600g ripe tomatoes
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled
  • 1 small red pepper, deseeded
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 60g stale white bread, soaked in water 5 minutes
  • 80ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 60g full-fat crème fraîche
  • 16g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

The Method

1. Blend tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, soaked bread, olive oil, vinegar, salt until smooth.

2. Pass through fine sieve.

3. Refrigerate 2 hours minimum.

4. Pour into 16 chilled shot glasses.

5. Top each with a small dollop of crème fraîche and 1g of caviar.

6. Scatter chives. Serve immediately.

Tips

Strain through sieve. Silky texture matters.

Chill thoroughly. Warm gazpacho is wrong.

Build 10 min before. Crème fraîche stays distinct.

Glasses cold from freezer.

Variations and Pairings

With watermelon: Replace 100g tomatoes with watermelon.

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

Wine pairing: A chilled fino sherry or rosé.

For more summer dishes, see our chilled cucumber soup with caviar and vichyssoise with caviar recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shots per person?

2-3 per person at a summer drinks party.

Make in advance?

Make gazpacho up to 24 hours ahead. Top with caviar to order.

Caviar amount?

1g per shot (16g total).

Gazpacho shots with caviar in summer are one of those canapés that defines warm-weather entertaining. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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