Carter Family Recipes

Shrimp Salad over Zesty Watermelon
This salad uses just enough mayo to coat the shrimp, which will keep them moist but not drown them in a deluge of dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 4 (1-inch-thick) watermelon slices, rind removed
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined, large cooked shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 (5-oz.) package baby arugula

Preparation

  1. Grate zest from lemons to equal 1 Tablespoon. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice from lemons into a measuring cup to equal 3 Tablespoons.
  2. Place each watermelon slice on a chilled plate. Season with desired amount of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  3. Microwave onion in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 25 seconds or just until onion is tender.
  4. Stir in mayonnaise, celery, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice.
  5. Stir in shrimp and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Place arugula in a medium bowl.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 2 Tablespoons lemon juice.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat.
  9. Arrange arugula mixture over watermelon; top with shrimp mixture.
  10. Serve immediately.
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