Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp

Name: Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 cilantro sprigs, chopped; 59 milliliters extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 6 servings Garnish: sliced green onion, toasted unsweetened coconut; 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped; 1 lime, halved; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 454 grams shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined; 1 small seedless watermelon with rind on, halved and sliced

Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 533 calories, 21g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. A mixture of shrimp, lime, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the lime juice you could follow this main course with the Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Preheat grill to high heat (400 to 450).

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Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

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Water

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Transfer 1 1/2 cups syrup to a bowl; set aside.

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Syrup

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Add bell peppers and next 3 ingredients to remaining syrup in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is syrupy and peppers are tender.

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Meanwhile, combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Grill shrimp 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through; set aside.

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