A vibrant array of Sriracha-glazed pink shrimp, juicy watermelon cubes and bright greens artfully arranged on a white dinner plate. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of honey glaze, making this dish a feast for the eyes.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

Name: Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: Watermelon, 2 cups cubed; large shrimp, 16 peeled and deveined; Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons none; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon none; Sriracha sauce, 1 tablespoon none; Mixed greens, 2 cups washed and dried; Feta cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled; Mint leaves, A handful none; Honey, 2 tablespoons none; Lime, 1 juiced; Salt, to taste none; Pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Broiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: August 14, 2025

This innovative dish brings a cool, refreshing twist to robust Cajun flavors by incorporating sweet summer watermelon. The juicy fruit counters a spicy, broiled shrimp to lend our pallet a truly delightful experience.

Ingredients (for 2)

Watermelon - 2 cups - cubed
Large shrimp - 16 - peeled and deveined
Cajun seasoning - 2 tablespoons - none
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon - none
Sriracha sauce - 1 tablespoon - none
Mixed greens - 2 cups - washed and dried
Feta cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
Mint leaves - A handful - none
Honey - 2 tablespoons - none
Lime - 1 - juiced
Salt - to taste - none
Pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🔛⏲️

Begin by preheating your broiler to get it ready for cooking the shrimp.
Step 2 - 🍤🥣🌶️

In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, sriracha sauce and Cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to this mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Step 3 - 🍤🔥🕔

Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and broil for about 5 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 4 - 🍉🥗🧀

In a separate bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, mixed greens, feta cheese, mint leaves, honey, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5 - 🍤🥗🍽️

Allow the shrimp to cool for a few minutes before adding them to the salad. Serve immediately, making sure each plate has an equal amount of each ingredient.

Additional

This dish is a touch of novelty with a taste of tradition. Simple to prepare, it's a great way to involve kids in the kitchen. For a vegan alternative, swap shrimp for roasted tofu and omit the feta. Enjoy this refreshing summertime fusion!