Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp Skewers
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 3 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
457 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp Skewers
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These easy to make Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp Skewers are quick on the grill and on the plate in minutes. The grilled watermelon rocks! Adapted from Sunset magazine's August 2016 issue recipe by Romney Steele.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp See Note 1, fresh, jumbo
- 1/3 cup olive oil plus 1 tbsp
- 2 lime See Note 2
- 2 tbsp mint chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp thyme fresh leaves
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 watermelon See Note 3, small
- 1/4 cup mint torn for garnish, leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the 1/3 cup oil, lime zest and juice, chopped mint, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour half of marinade over shrimp in another small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Set remaining marinade aside.
- Peel and cube watermelon into 1 inch cubes.
- Heat the grill to very high, about 550°F
- Thread the watermelon onto skewers and brush the watermelon with remaining one tablespoon of oil. Thread the shrimp onto skewers being sure to pierce through top and bottom to form a C This will secure the shrimp so they lay flat.
- Grill watermelon on one side for 1-2 minutes to form grill marks. Remove from grill and set on serving tray. Grill shrimp for 1 minute, turning once and baste with some of the marinade and cook for another minute. Set on serving tray with watermelon and drizzle remaining marinade over all. Serve with torn mint leaves.
Notes
- Fresh jumbo shrimp need to be rinsed, peeled and deveined. If using frozen, thaw first before marinating.2. Two limes juiced came to 3 tablespoons juice needed. Zest one lime and use.3. 1/2 a small seedless watermelon cubed was about 2 pounds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
1183mg
(49%)
Potassium
770mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
3445IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
61.9mg
(69%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 3445IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 61.9mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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