Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Fire up the grill for light and refreshing Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp. It's the perfect summertime go-to meal for casual gatherings. 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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to high heat (400° to 450°).
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.
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