Shrimp, Watermelon and Feta Salad
by Jay Wadams
If you've never tried this wonder combination of ingredients before, be prepared for a summery flavour sensation. Shrimp, Watermelon and Feta Salad is a glorious mixture of textures and tastes, with cool watermelon perfectly pairing with garlicky shrimp, salty feta cheese and a pop of chilli. This simple recipe is summer on a plate!
Ingredients
for the shrimp / prawns:
- 500 g raw shrimp / prawns peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves chopped
- sea salt and black pepper
for the salad:
- 125 g mixed salad leaves
- ¼ - ½ small seedless watermelon roughly diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 100 g feta cheese crumbled
- small bunch of fresh mint
- 1 red chilli sliced
- squeeze of lime juice
for the vinaigrette:
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2.5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp sugar or honey
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Instructions
- MARINATE SHRIMP / PRAWNS: Remove the heads, peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail intact. Place shrimp in a large bowl or dish and toss together with the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, thyme and a few grinds of salt and pepper.
- PREPARE SALAD: Either on a large platter or individual plates, layer the salad leaves, watermelon, red onion, feta and mint leaves.
- MAKE VINAIGRETTE: Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
- COOK SHRIMP / PRAWNS: Heat a large skillet, grill pan or frying pan over medium heat, then add the shrimp / prawns and cook, turning once or twice until they are golden, no longer translucent and curled into a C shape. Remove from the heat, tent loosely with foil and rest for 2-3 minutes.
- ASSEMBLE SALAD: Divide the shrimp / prawns over the salad, sprinkle over chopped fresh chilli to taste and drizzle over the vinaigrette. Squeeze over a little fresh lime, then serve immediately with fresh, crusty bread.
Notes
No watermelon? Use other melon varieties instead or tropical fruits such as mango or papaya.
No Fresh chilli? Use red pepper flakes instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Plate | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2456IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2mg