This refreshing and flavorful salad combines succulent sesame shrimp with juicy watermelon, making it a perfect dish for summer.
Ingredients
- For the shrimp:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the salad:
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the shrimp while cooking.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, avocado, red onion, mint, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve:
- Divide the salad among plates and top with the sesame shrimp.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing sesame shrimp and watermelon salad!
