Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Combine all dressing ingredients in food processor and process to blend. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Divide among plates, garnish with basil and serve!
Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/shrimp-and-watermelon-salad/