Delicious Honey Garlic Shrimp Watermelon Salad
Discover the refreshing Delightful Honey Garlic Shrimp Watermelon Salad Recipe, an ideal dish for summer gatherings. This vibrant salad harmonizes sweet and savory flavors, featuring succulent honey garlic shrimp paired with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and aromatic mint. Perfect for backyard barbecues or a light weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can create a colorful centerpiece that will impress your guests while keeping your meal light and healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp honey (or agave syrup for vegan)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce to make the marinade.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Squeeze lime juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper; toss gently.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Assemble by placing cooked shrimp on top of the salad; drizzle any remaining marinade before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg