Grilled Prawns with Watermelon and Feta Salad
Beat the Summer Heat and Enjoy This Refreshing & Mouth Watering Salad
Welcome to a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed lands of the Arab World, where summer brings an abundance of fresh and vibrant ingredients bursting with flavors. In this delightful collection of recipes, we invite you to savor the essence of East Mediterranean and Arab cuisine, reimagined for the balmy season.
Embrace the bounty of summer with succulent Grilled Prawns, paired with juicy watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and an array of aromatic herbs, creating a colorful symphony on your plate. As the sizzling prawns dance on the grill, they soak up a tantalizing marinade, elevating their taste to a whole new level.
Ingredients:
1 pound (450g) large prawns
2 cups of watermelon, cubed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
4 cups mixed lettuce leaves
2 shallots, thinly sliced
Instructions:
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, combine the prawns, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the prawns evenly.
Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the grill and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, mixed lettuce leaves, and thinly sliced shallots.
Drizzle the watermelon salad with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
Add a handful of fresh mint leaves, basil leaves, and cilantro leaves to the salad. Gently toss to incorporate the herbs' aroma and flavor.
Arrange the grilled prawns on a platter and serve them alongside the vibrant watermelon, feta, lettuce, and herb salad.
Garnish the dish with additional fresh mint leaves, basil leaves, and cilantro leaves for a burst of green color and freshness.
Serve the Grilled Prawns with Watermelon, Feta, Lettuce, and Herb Salad as a delightful and visually appealing summer dish that's sure to impress your guests!
