Shrimp and Watermelon Skillet

Health score
10%
Shrimp and Watermelon Skillet
45 min.
4
261kcal

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Looking to impress your guests with a unique and refreshing dish? Look no further than our delightful Shrimp and Watermelon Skillet! This innovative recipe combines the sweetness of fresh watermelon with succulent shrimp, creating an unexpected and delicious blend of flavors that are perfect for lunch or dinner.

The combination of juicy, ripe watermelon and tender shrimp is not just a treat for your taste buds; it also brings a vibrant splash of color to your table. Tossed with aromatic herbs like fresh dill and mint, each bite is bursting with freshness and zest. Crumbled feta adds a creamy texture and tangy contrast that perfectly complements the dish, while the toasted whole-wheat pita triangles provide a satisfying crunch.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a marvelous meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. With only 261 calories per serving, this dish is light yet filling, ensuring you can enjoy it guilt-free. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a wholesome option that will leave everyone feeling satisfied.

Step away from traditional seafood recipes and give this Shrimp and Watermelon Skillet a try. It's time to indulge in an exciting culinary adventure that highlights the best of summer's flavors!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • large cucumber peeled chopped
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons optional: dill fresh chopped
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  lime cut into wedges
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 8-inch wholewheat pita breads whole-wheat cut into 8 triangles (es each)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher)
  • 0.5 cup shallots sliced
  • 12 ounces shrimp shelled deveined
  • cups seeded/seedless watermelon seedless cubed (1 inch)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. On a baking sheet, toast pitatriangles, turning once, until crisp and brown, 3 to5 minutes each side. In a large skillet, heat oil over highheat. Cook shrimp and shallots, stirring, until shrimpis pink and shallots are crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; transferto a bowl. In same skillet, cook watermelon and 1/4 cupwater over high heat, stirring, until liquid becomessyrupy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Remove skillet from heat;add shrimp mixture, salt and pepper; stir. Divideshrimp-watermelon mixture (warm or chilled) among4 plates; add cucumber and feta.
  3. Sprinkle with dill andmint.
  4. Serve with 4 pita pieces each and lime wedges.
  5. Per serving: 307 calories, 12 grams fat, 3 grams saturated,36 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 19 grams protein
  6. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories261kcal
Protein31.28%
Fat35.72%
Carbs33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.67
Glycemic Load
10.73
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.774782610976%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.77mg
Hesperetin
14.66mg
Naringenin
1.14mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
1.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.71mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.6kcal
13.03%
Fat:10.95g
16.85%
Saturated Fat:2.99g
18.7%
Carbohydrates:22.77g
7.59%
Net Carbohydrates:19.54g
7.11%
Sugar:13.28g
14.76%
Cholesterol:149.54mg
49.85%
Sodium:419.02mg
18.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.58g
43.16%
Vitamin C:27.63mg
33.49%
Phosphorus:287.61mg
28.76%
Copper:0.51mg
25.48%
Vitamin A:1115.35IU
22.31%
Potassium:649.76mg
18.56%
Calcium:174.38mg
17.44%
Magnesium:66.74mg
16.68%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.24%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.03%
Zinc:2.01mg
13.4%
Fiber:3.23g
12.92%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.15%
Iron:1.81mg
10.05%
Vitamin K:10.3µg
9.81%
Folate:34.92µg
8.73%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.34%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.12%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.12%
Selenium:3.3µg
4.71%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Source:Epicurious