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Shrimp Watermelon Sate

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shrimp and cubes of watermelon plated nicely
Prep Time: 
5 minutes, plus chilling time
Number of Servings: 
Serves 4
Recipe Source: 
National Watermelon Promotion Board

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1⁄2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
  • Dash of hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • 16 jumbo shrimp, cleaned, poached, and chilled
  • 16 (2 inch) cubes seedless watermelon
  • Fresh basil leaves or baby romaine leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Skewers

Directions

  1. Slowly blend the rice vinegar into the peanut butter until completely blended.
  2. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and mix well. Season with hot pepper sauce to taste.
  3. Pour all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the shrimp and toss to coat them well. Chill for 1 hour.
  4. To serve, alternate shrimp and watermelon cubes on 4 skewers and baste with the remaining dressing. Serve over fresh basil or romaine leaves.
Nutrition Info: 
Made with basil: 511 Calories, 61 g Protein, 500 mg Cholesterol, 25 g Carbohydrates, 18 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 17 g Total fat (3 g sat), 1,254 mg Sodium, ★★ Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, ★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc

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National Watermelon Promotion Board

Representing 800 watermelon growers, shippers and importers nationwide, the goal of the National Watermelon Promotion Board is to promote the nutritional, culinary and convenience benefits of watermelon.

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