This Jerk Shrimp & Watermelon Salad is a match made in heaven. The bold flavors of a spicy jerk shrimp, perfectly paired with the cool flavors of watermelon and mint.
Ingredients
- 1 Container Local Artisan lettuce washed
- 2 cups Watermelon seedless and cut into medium cubes
- 2 tbsp Local mint Fresh and finely chopped
- ¼ C Feta cheese crumble
- ⅓ C Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime/lemon juice
- 1 pack Cuisine budget pack Shrimp rinsed and patted dry
- 3 tbsp Jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cuisine Soya-bean Oil
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all ingredients as instructed.
- In a bowl, add the shrimp and season with jerk rub, salt and black pepper. Massage well to make sure everything is fully coated.
- Heat the Soya bean oil on a medium flame.
- Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Then set aside. Note well: shrimp cooks very quickly; be sure to keep a medium to low flame. Cover to incorporate some steam action and help the cooking process along.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil and lime/lemon juice in a bowl. Then add salt and black pepper to taste. (Note: some chilli flakes can be added to spice things up.)
- In a large salad dish, place the lettuce leaves, top with watermelon, mint leaves and shrimp. Toss well.
- Sprinkle the feta cheese and drizzle the vinaigrette.
- Serve and enjoy right away!
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