Shrimp And Watermelon Skillet Recipes

SHRIMP AND WATERMELON SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. On a baking sheet, toast pita triangles, turning once, until crisp and brown, 3 to 5 minutes each side. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Cook shrimp and shallots, stirring, until shrimp is pink and shallots are crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl. In same skillet, cook watermelon and 1/4 cup water over high heat, stirring, until liquid becomes syrupy, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add shrimp mixture, salt and pepper; stir. Divide shrimp-watermelon mixture (warm or chilled) among 4 plates; add cucumber and feta. Sprinkle with dill and mint. Serve with 4 pita pieces each and lime wedges.

WATERMELON SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Drizzle over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving. Toss before serving.

SHRIMP, CUCUMBER, AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, mint, honey, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
• Lightly dredge shrimp in blackened seasoning.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in batches and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Use a spiralizer to create cucumber "noodles." Divide among 4 bowls. Top each with watermelon, avocado, feta cheese, and shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

SKILLET SHRIMP PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and a pinch each of salt and black pepper; shake to mix. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the panko, oregano, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; shake to mix.
• Working in batches, add the shrimp to the bag of flour and shake to coat. Transfer the floured shrimp to the beaten eggs and turn to coat. Lift the shrimp from the egg, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then add to the bag of panko and shake to coat. Transfer the breaded shrimp to a baking sheet or plate.
• In a large oven-proof skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until little bubbles appear when you insert a wooden chopstick or the end of a wooden spoon. Carefully add half the breaded shrimp and fry, flipping once, until well browned, about 3 minutes total; reduce the heat if the shrimp browns too quickly. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet to drain. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
• Position the oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler to high. Carefully pour the oil into a heatproof container and let the skillet cool slightly.
• Add the marinara to the skillet and cook over medium heat until bubbling. Arrange the fried shrimp in the skillet in an even layer, then sprinkle the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan on top. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned in spots. Garnish the shrimp Parmesan with basil leaves and serve with crushed red pepper and additional Parmesan, for sprinkling.

SPICY SHRIMP & WATERMELON KABOBS

Steps:

• For glaze, place soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, garlic and 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup glaze for serving., On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, onion and remaining watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place kabobs on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, brushing with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with reserved glaze.

SHRIMP AND WARM WATERMELON

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette: Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Marinate shrimp: Toss shrimp with kosher salt and 2 tbsp of the vinaigrette in a bowl and marinate, covered and chilled for 20 minutes.
• Broil watermelon: Preheat broiler. Stir together paprika, salt, sugar in a small bowl. Rub both sides of watermelon with oil and sprinkle with paprika mixture. Broil watermelon in a shallow baking pan 3 inches from heat, turning once, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes in total.
• Cook shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook shrimp, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total.
• Assemble dish: Divide watermelon slices among 4 plates and top with shrimp and arugula. Drizzle each serving with 2 tablespoons of the vinagrette and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

MARINATED SHRIMP WITH PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

Steps:

• In a sieve set over a bowl drain pickled watermelon, reserving liquid and rind. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and toss in a large bowl with reserved liquid, vinegar, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and onion.
• In a large saucepan of boiling water cook shrimp with lemon and salt until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain shrimp in a colander and toss with rind and marinade. Season mixture with salt and chill, covered, at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours, tossing occasionally.