Watermelon And Feta Salad With Grilled Shrimp
This colorful and vibrant watermelon shrimp salad is a delightful combination of succulent grilled shrimp, sweet watermelon, fresh herbs, and tangy citrus notes. Each bite is a burst of refreshing flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect to enjoy on a sunny day as a light and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. fresh orange juice
- 4 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1/8 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 seedless watermelon, about 3 lb.
- 2 Tbs. lightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, 2 Tbs. of the lime juice and the 1/8 tsp. salt.
- Cut the watermelon into quarters and remove the rind. Cut the fruit into 1-inch pieces and add to the juice mixture. Cut the mint leaves lengthwise into thin strips. Add to the bowl and stir gently to mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Put in a bowl and add the olive oil and the remaining 2 Tbs. lime juice. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare a hot fire in a grill and oil the grill rack.
- Drain the shrimp and thread onto flat metal skewers. Grill the shrimp, turning once, until bright pink and opaque, 4 to 5 minutes total.
- Gently stir the cheese into the watermelon mixture. Spoon the salad onto individual plates and push the grilled shrimp off the skewers onto the salad. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Eat Well,</i> by Charity Ferreira (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 4.
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