Best Shrimp And Melon Salad Recipes

Shrimp and Melon Salad image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 pound shrimp, cooked-peeled and deveined
1 lemon, juiced
3 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into chunks
1 honeydew, rind removed, cut into chunks
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 jalapeno, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Boil water in a medium saucepan. Add a dash of salt and lemon juice. When water boils, add shrimp, until they turn an opaque pink color. Remove shrimp from pan and shock in cold water to stop the cooking.
In a large bowl, combine watermelon, honeydew, onion and jalapeno.
In a separate bowl mix together: lime juice, honey, olive oil and dash of salt and pepper
Drizzle over melon salad and toss to combine.

Grilled Shrimp Spring Rolls with a Sweet Melon, Avocado and Spinach Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20-oz) package of SeaPak Shrimp Spring Rolls
1 tbsp vegetable oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Juice from one lime
6 cups fresh baby spinach, cleaned and dried
½ cantaloupe, cut into bite size pieces
2 avocados, sliced

Steps:

Heat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium high heat.
Remove the spring rolls from the package and brush liberally with oil. Place directly on the grill or grill pan. Close the grill lid and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the packet of enclosed Sweet Thai Chili dipping sauce, vinegar and lime juice.
Set aside.
Assemble the salad by tossing the spinach with the cantaloupe and avocados.
Drizzle with as much of the dressing mixture as you like and serve alongside the grilled spring rolls. Have remaining dressing on the side for dipping spring rolls in, if desired.