Grilled Shrimp Salad with Feta, Tomato, and Watermelon

2013-09-18 21:06:08

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. raw extra-jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per lb.), peeled (leave tail segment intact) and deveined 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
Vegetable oil, for the grill
2 cups cilantro, rough chop
2 cups mint, rough chop
3 cups small-diced seedless watermelon (about 1 lb.)
3 medium ripe red or yellow tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
2 cups yellow cherry or pear tomatoes, halved
2 seedless cucumbers, small dice
2 oranges, cut into supremes
1 red onion, thinly sliced
6 oz. feta, cut into small dice (1-1/4 cups) or crumbled

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 Tablespoons of the lemon juice and the paprika; marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes. Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Season the shrimp on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice with the olive oil, honey, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk well.
Grill the shrimp, flipping once, until firm and opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes total.
In a large bowl, gently toss the cilantro and mint with 3 Tablespoons of the dressing.
In a medium bowl, gently toss the watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, oranges, and red onion with 2 Tablespoons dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the mint and cilantro among 4 plates and spoon one-quarter of the watermelon mixture over each. Top with feta and with the shrimp skewers. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, and serve.

By Kelly Sears

Marcel's Culinary Experience https://www.marcelsculinaryexperience.com/

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