Shrimp Salad over Zesty Watermelon
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Salad- Salad Dressing- Slaw
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 4 (1-inch-thick) watermelon slices, rind removed
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped sweet onion
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped celery
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined large cooked shrimp
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby arugula
Directions
- Grate zest from lemons to equal 1 Tbsp. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice from lemons into a measuring cup to equal 3 Tbsp.
- Place each watermelon slice on a chilled plate. Season with desired amount of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Microwave onion in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at high 25 seconds or just until onion is tender. Stir in mayonnaise celery, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Stir in shrimp and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place arugula in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tsp. lemon zest and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Arrange arugula mixture over watermelon; top with shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.