Ingredients

  • 6 None ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 None yellow bell peppers, seeded and cubed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 None onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 None cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 None honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 24 None large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, shell left on
  • 8 None wooden skewers
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 stems fresh mint, leaves picked
  • 1-2 None red or green chili peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips

Method

  • Puree the tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, onion, cucumber, melon and vinegar in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste and dilute with a little water if too thick. Chill for 30 mins.
  • Thread 3 shrimp onto each skewer, leaving 1/4 inch between each. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp skewers and cook for 3-4 mins per side until curled and pink, turning once. Serve the soup in four bowls, garnished with the mint and chili peppers, with the shrimp skewers on the side.