Watermelon Toasted Jalapeno and Shrimp Pico de Gallo

Watermelon Toasted Jalapeno and Shrimp Pico de Gallo

Courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board 8 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 5 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. minced seeded jalapeno
3 Tbsp. minced fresh shallots
1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
3 limes (juice squeezed from the limes)
2 c. minced watermelon
2 c. chopped, cooked, cooled, and peeled and deveined shrimp
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 c. diced roasted red pepper
ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a heavy non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the jalapeno, shallots, and garlic until golden and toasted around the edges.

2. Remove from heat and add soy sauce and cumin. Cool.

3. Scrape the cooled ingredients into a bowl and toss with lime juice, watermelon, shrimp, parsley and roasted pepper. Season with pepper to taste. Serve with chips and Margaritas, fish tacos or atop grilled salmon.

* Recipe Courtesy of The National Watermelon Promotion Board