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Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This simple recipe for shrimp and watermelon salad pairs sweet melon with shrimp and a tangy dressing for a cool and delicious summer seafood supper. Two great warm weather tastes that taste great together!


I understand totally if you are pausing on idea of this salad. Shrimp and…watermelon? In the same bowl? Possibly ending up on your fork in the same bite? Really?

Really.

It’s one of those things that sounds like it might not work, but trust me, it does. It’s kind of the whole sweet and salty thing that I love so much, only seafood style. The shrimp and the feta cheese are the savory salty end of this recipe, and the watermelon and fresh tomato are the sweet side.

Even the dressing has the sweet and salty thing going on — the sharp taste of vinegar and Dijon mustard and garlic are mixed with the sweetness of honey and orange juice, and the whole thing is a Taste Sensation! Sweet and salty and tropical and summery and cool and wonderful. Summer on a plate.

Plus it is as easy as easy as easy can be to put together, which counts for a whole lot on a sultry summer evening when the last thing you want to be doing is logging a lot of time in the kitchen.

So throw caution to the wind, and thanks in advance for walking on the wild side with me, shrimp and watermelon-wise!

 

 

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Shrimp and Watermelon Salad


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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This simple recipe for shrimp and watermelon salad pairs sweet melon with shrimp and a tangy dressing for a cool and delicious summer seafood supper.


Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Juice from one orange
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Salad

  • Juice and zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chopped watermelon
  • 4 large tomatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in food processor and process to blend. Set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the lemon juice and zest, the smashed garlic and the salt. Add the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp is cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain and run the shrimp under cold water to cool them down completely.
  3. Put the cooled shrimp, watermelon, tomatoes and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, tasting as you go along until the salad has the amount of dressing you like.  Add the chopped basil and toss again.
  4. Divide among plates, garnish with basil and serve!
28421.1 g350.9 mg8.7 g3.5 g0 g26.2 g2.9 g28.3 g199.2 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Originally Published July 18, 2010 and Updated
to this Even More Delicious Version on June 14, 2019

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  1. Rose D., Frenchtown, NJ USA says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    This looks absolutely perfect for dinner on a hot summer night…And God knows we've been suffering from some stifling heat here in the Northeast!

    Reply
  2. Bob Carey says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:05 am

    This BEAUTIFUL!!! And looks so yummy!:-)

    Reply
  3. beewaits says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:08 am

    This looks like the tastiest thing in the world…..now all I have to do is find Watermelon in Glasgow!

    Claire xo

    http://www.beewaits.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Grumpy and HoneyB says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:59 am

    I like this! I recently made a summer shrimp salad that had raw zucchini, summer squash and corn in it. I was skeptical at first but when I ate it I loved it!

    Reply
  5. Marisa says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:47 am

    So pink and pretty! I've seen so many watermelon + feta combos lately…sounds so strange, but I think I'll have to try it.

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    July 20, 2010 at 2:10 am

    Sounds so yummy, any suggestions for a pairing for dinner with friends tomorrow?

    Reply
  7. Ryan says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:31 am

    It's such a crazy combination, I think I might just try it out but I'm holding you personally responsible if it doesn't agree with me….

    Reply
  8. thefirstkitchen.com says

    July 20, 2010 at 7:35 am

    So I'm definitely in love with you and your food and your photography. And I love that I share my adoration of the Pioneer Woman with you :) Can't wait to make all the recipes from your site that I've bookmarked!

    Reply
  9. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    July 20, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Answering the pairing question: If you mean wine, definitely either a chilled sangria or a nice cold white wine. As for other parts of the meal: Some crusty French bread, and check out my blueberries in vanilla cream and strawbery sherbet recipes elsewhere on the blog. Both cool and summery!

    Reply
  10. Pam Lambert says

    July 20, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I love shrimp and watermelon is pretty good. hmmmmmmmmmmm It's always fun to try something new, isn't it?

    Reply
  11. Carmie, the Single Nester says

    July 21, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    I have seen a lot of recipes using watermelon and I've been hesitant to try. I may have to change that!

    Reply
  12. smalltownoven says

    July 21, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Interesting concept. I've never had shrimp and watermelon together but I'm willing to try anything at least once and I usually end up loving it.

    Reply
  13. ticklishfromadistance says

    July 21, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    So funny as I recently saw a similar recipe and thought WHAT??? Now you have me sold on trying it. LOVE the blog.

    Reply
  14. ElisabethSpace says

    July 21, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    Nothing screams SUMMER! like a ripe, juicy watermelon. If prosciutto with melon is ok, why not shrimp and watermelon? Looking forward to trying this one.

    Reply
  15. Marisa says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:47 am

    Unusual but great-sounding combo! I'm definitely up for it.

    Reply
  16. dining table says

    October 21, 2010 at 6:47 am

    This is a nice combination! I would love to try this one. Thanks for the share.

    Reply

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