Best Shrimp And Watermelon Skillet Recipes

WATERMELON SHRIMP SALAD

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Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love the combination of flavors, the colorful presentation, and of course, I love to see the happy faces of my guests once they've tried it. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1 medium honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CREAMY, GARLICKY SHRIMP SKILLET

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This super-quick and indulgent weeknight dinner takes a slight left turn from the standard fettuccine Alfredo. Red peppers and paprika transform it from expected to spectacular.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Kosher salt
12 ounces fettucine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced in 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
2 cups heavy cream
1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red peppers and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are heated through and the butter is fragrant and vibrant red, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook until they are firm and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt and toss until well coated (see Cook's Note). Sprinkle with parsley.

SHRIMP AND WATERMELON SKILLET

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Watermelon is a heart-health heavyweight. It has about twice as much ticker-protecting lycopene as tomatoes do.

Provided by Kerri Conan

Categories Cheese Fruit Shellfish Bake Fourth of July Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Melon Watermelon Seafood Shrimp Summer Healthy Self Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 whole-wheat pitas (8 inches each), both cut into 8 triangles
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup sliced shallots
4 cups cubed (1 inch) seedless watermelon
1/4 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 ounces crumbled feta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 limes, cut into wedges

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.