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 Zesty Shrimp with Watermelon Salsa
 
 
Shrimp:  
16 Jumbo    Shrimp, peeled and deveined  
2 Cloves    Garlic, minced  
1 tsp    Lemon zest  
2 Tbs    Olive oil  
1/4 Cup    Orange juice  
1/4 Cup    Finely chopped cilantro  
1 tsp    Chili powder  
 
Salsa:  
1   Lime  
2 Cups    Watermelon, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces  
1 Cup    Cucumber, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces  
1/4 Cup    Sliced green onions  
2 Tbs    Fresh cilantro, minced  
2 tsp    Jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped  
1 tsp    Sugar  
 
For shrimp:
Combine shrimp, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, orange juice, cilantro, and chili powder in a large freezer bag. Shake for one minute, and then refrigerate 1 hour. Skewer shrimp and grill (or broil) over medium heat until pink. (About 2 minutes per side)
For salsa:
Using paring knife, remove peel and white pith from the lime. Cut lime into 1/4 inch pieces. Add lime and remaining ingredients to medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to blend. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. (Serve within 2 hours!)
To serve:
Spoon about a half cup of salsa on to a plate and top with 4 shrimp. Serve the shrimp hot, and the salsa cold.
 
Servings: 4
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   133.22  
Calories From Fat (50%)   66.46  
Calories From Protein (19%)   24.78  
Calories From Carbs (32%)   41.98  
Calories From Alcohol (0%)   0.00  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 7.53g   12%  
Saturated Fat 1.03g   5%  
Monounsaturated Fat 5.12g      
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.95g      
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g      
Cholesterol 36.48mg   12%  
Sodium 48.17mg   2%  
Potassium 281.39mg   8%  
Carbohydrates 11.73g   4%  
Dietary Fiber 1.25g   5%  
Sugar 7.97g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 10.49g      
Protein 6.10g   12%  
Vitamin A 1126.25IU   23%  
Vitamin C 22.82mg   38%  
Calcium 38.71mg   4%  
Iron 1.23mg   7%  
Vitamin E 1.64IU   16%  
Vitamin D 36.48IU   9%  
Thiamin 0.07mg   5%  
Riboflavin 0.06mg   4%  
Niacin 1.01mg   5%  
Vitamin B6 0.14mg   7%  
Folate 21.58µg   5%  
Vitamin B12 0.28µg   5%  
Pantothenic Acid 0.40mg   4%  
Phosphorus 78.14mg   8%  
Magnesium 27.25mg   7%  
Zinc 0.48mg   3%  
Copper 0.15mg   8%  
Manganese 0.14mg   7%  
Selenium 9.83µg   14%  
Alcohol 0.00g      
Caffeine 0.00mg      
Water 154.12g      
 
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