Grilled Watermelon And Shrimp Recipe

Name: Grilled Watermelon And Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped; 3 cilantro sprigs, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 pound large shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 small seedless watermelon with rind on, halved and sliced; 1 lime, halved; Garnish: sliced green onion, toasted unsweetened coconut

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped
3 cilantro sprigs, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 pound large shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 small seedless watermelon with rind on, halved and sliced
1 lime, halved
Garnish: sliced green onion, toasted unsweetened coconut

1
Preheat grill to high heat (400u00b0 to 450u00b0).
2
Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Transfer 1 1/2 cups syrup to a bowl; set aside.
3
Add bell peppers and next 3 ingredients to remaining syrup in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is syrupy and peppers are tender.
4
Meanwhile, combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Grill shrimp 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through; set aside.
5
Brush each side of watermelon with reserved syrup and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill 1 minute on each side.
6
Arrange watermelon and shrimp on serving plates, squeeze lime over watermelon and shrimp, and top with pepper marmalade. Garnish, if desired.

518

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 red bell peppers, chopped, 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, 3 cilantro sprigs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Watermelon And Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Watermelon And Shrimp

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