Description
A refreshing and spicy salad featuring juicy watermelon and succulent shrimp, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the watermelon, red onion, cilantro, and avocado. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, red onion, cilantro, and diced avocado.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the watermelon mixture. Squeeze lime juice over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts on top before serving.
- Substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg