Shrimp Boats Are A-Coming
The waters of the First Coast boast a bounty of shellfish.
Easy
10 MIN
Salty halloumi cheese is a tasty counterbalance to sweet watermelon. Paired with the shrimp this makes for an easy main dish.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 8 wedges watermelon
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to season
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2 -inch strips
- Pickled red onions, to serve
Instructions
1. Peel and devein the shrimp and leave the tails on. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush watermelon lightly with olive oil.
2. Heat grill to medium-high and brush the grate with olive oil. Grill shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Grill watermelon for about 2-3 minutes on each side, watching for some grill marks to appear. Grill halloumi until it browns and starts to blister on each side, about 1-3 minutes per side.
3. To serve, place watermelon on a platter and layer with shrimp and halloumi. Serve with pickled red onions.
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