SHRIMP AND WATERMELON SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Sauté     Low Fat     Watermelon     Shrimp     Avocado     Summer     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 large watermelon
1 lemon
1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp minced shallots
16 jumbo shrimp, butterflied
2 tsp ground coriander
2 oz watercress
2 oz red leaf lettuce
1 avocado, peeled and cut into 8 slices

Steps:

  • For salad: Remove rind from watermelon and put fruit in a colander set over a large bowl 5 minutes (to collect the juice). Slice 24 thin pieces of watermelon; set aside. Roughly chop any remaining watermelon and put it back in colander to drip. Zest and juice lemon. Chop enough zest to make 2 tsp. In a large nonreactive (stainless steel or glass) bowl, blend 2 tbsp lemon juice with oil, shallots, and lemon zest. Add 2 tbsp watermelon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more watermelon juice if dressing is too tart.
  • For shrimp: Sprinkle shrimp with coriander and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Spray a large nonstick sauté pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp and sauté over medium-high heat until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • To serve: Mix watercress and lettuce; toss with dressing. Add watermelon and avocado and toss gently. Divide among 4 plates and top with shrimp. Serve while shrimp are warm.

Pasindu Prdeep
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This salad is a keeper! It's going into my regular rotation.


Saif Ullah khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Bikash Lama
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings all the flavors together.


Bridget Straw
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shanto Chowdhury
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Kush Eye
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I've never had watermelon in a salad before, but it was really good. This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Haggai Mumba Mwinsa
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This salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mdyasin Mdyasin
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this salad. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


SB Kshetri
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Tonmoy Raj tonmoy
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The watermelon is sweet, the shrimp is savory, and the dressing is tangy.


shahed khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


ishaq danish (Dr.)
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Chrispus Boli
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


M u s h r o o m
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Mahendra Bohora
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this salad changed my mind. The flavors and textures go together perfectly.


Noor ahmad Nasrat
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! The combination of sweet watermelon, juicy shrimp, and tangy dressing was refreshing and delicious.