A vibrant, fresh arrangement with juicy grilled shrimp bordering slices of crisp watermelon, nestled between thin, curly ribbons of fennel. The dish is garnished with fresh mint leaves, imparting an added brightness. Orange honey vinaigrette lightly drizzled all over, adds a shiny, appetizing allure.

Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon Fennel Salad

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon Fennel Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: shrimp, 12 pieces peeled and deveined; Watermelon, 8 slices about 1 inch thick; Fennel bulb, 1 thinly sliced; Naval orange, 1 zest and juice; Honey, 1 tablespoon; Mint leaves, A handful chopped; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Salt, To taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: August 03, 2025

This dish combines the bounties of the sea and summer produce, featuring succulent grilled shrimp as the star in a refreshing, delightfully tangy Watermelon Fennel Salad. We're dressing it with homemade orange honey vinaigrette, both adding bold flavor profiles and amplifying the sweetness of the season.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shrimp - 12 pieces - peeled and deveined
Watermelon - 8 slices - about 1 inch thick
Fennel bulb - 1 - thinly sliced
Naval orange - 1 - zest and juice
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Mint leaves - A handful - chopped
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - To taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️➡️

Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🔥🍤🔄

Place the peeled and deveined shrimp on the grill, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Set them aside when they’re done.
Step 3 - 🍊🍯🥣🌪️

In a bowl, combine orange zest, orange juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to make the vinaigrette by whisking them together.
Step 4 - 🍉🍤🥗🌧️

Arrange about 8 slices of 1 inch thick watermelon and thinly sliced fennel on a platter. Lay the grilled shrimp on top. Drizzle the orange honey vinaigrette over the salad.
Step 5 - 🍃✨🍽️

Finish by sprinkling a handful of chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad before serving.

Additional

To add a bit more texture and flavor, you could also include some thinly sliced cucumber or avocado. Kids can help with arranging ingredients on the platter - a great way to get them involved in kitchen activities.