Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 large cloves garlic, 1 grated, 1 halved
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 medium watermelon (about 3 pounds), rind removed, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups), chilled
- 1 garden cucumber (about 8 ounces), peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- One 4-ounce block feta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into large pieces
- 1/2 baguette, halved lengthwise
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Special equipment: four 12-inch wooden skewers
- Put the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the oregano, crushed red pepper, grated garlic and lemon zest and juice.
- Seal the bag tightly and use your hands to lightly massage the marinade into the shrimp.
- Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare a grill or grill pan for high heat.
- Put the watermelon and cucumber in a mixing bowl.
- Put the feta and olives on top.
- Scatter most of the mint over the watermelon mixture.
- Do not mix.
- Thread about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
- Brush the cut sides of the baguette halves with 2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Put the bread cut-side down on the grill along with the shrimp.
- Grill the shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Grill the bread until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp and bread to a plate.
- Lightly rub the cut sides of the halved garlic onto the hot bread.
- Halve each piece of bread again and put 1 piece on each of 4 serving plates.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper to the salad, gently stir to combine and divide among the plates.
- Top each serving of salad with a shrimp skewer.
- Garnish with the remaining mint and serve immediately.
shrimp, extravirgin olive oil, oregano, red pepper, garlic, lemon, watermelon, garden cucumber, feta, olives, mint, baguette, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spicy-grilled-shrimp-with-watermelon-cucumber-and-feta-salad.html (may not work)