Shrimp, Cucumber, and Watermelon Salad

This flavorful shrimp salad features succulent blackened shrimp piled atop a bed of cucumber along with watermelon, avocado, feta, and a lemony dressing for a cool summer meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 510 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• ½ medium lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
• 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 3 tablespoons blackened seasoning, or to taste
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
• 1 medium avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, mint, honey, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.

Step 2

Lightly dredge shrimp in blackened seasoning.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in batches and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Step 4

Use a spiralizer to create cucumber "noodles." Divide among 4 bowls. Top each with watermelon, avocado, feta cheese, and shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.