1 large cucumber-peeled halved seeded cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium fennel bulb cored cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large garlic clove
1 large jalapeño minced seeded
2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
0.5 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
0.5 teaspoon lime zest finely grated
6 servings olive oil extra-virgin
6 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
1 large scallion thinly sliced
0.8 pound sea scallops
0.8 pound shrimp shelled deveined
1 medium onion sweet cut into 1/4-inch dice
5 cups sacremento tomato juice
1 bell pepper yellow cut into 1/4-inch dice
Equipment
bowl
sauce pan
grill
skewers
Directions
In a medium saucepan, cook the cranberry beans in boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a plate.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the tomato juice with the cucumber, yellow pepper, onion, fennel, jalapeo, scallion and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro.
Add the beans, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Stir the lime and lemon zest and juice into the soup. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Light a grill. Thread the scallops and shrimp on skewers, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over a medium-hot fire until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Generously brush the bread with olive oil and grill over a medium-hot fire until lightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Rub the bread with the garlic clove.
Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro into the soup.