Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack
Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack layers juicy watermelon with tangy goat cheese and smoky-spiced shrimp, finished with a bright balsamic splash and fragrant basil. The contrast of sweet fruit, creamy cheese, and warm chile notes makes each bite lively and refreshing. Serve as a summertime appetizer or a light side that feels playful yet elegant.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Season the shrimp all over with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and chipotle pepper powder. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Use a ring mold (slightly larger in diameter than the goat cheese slices) to cut the watermelon into circles; slice lengthwise to make twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices. Reserve any leftover watermelon for another use.
- 5
Place one watermelon slice on a plate. Top with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice watermelon, and 2 shrimp, in that order, to build a salad stack. Repeat with the remaining watermelon slices, cheese, and shrimp.
- 6
Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each stack and garnish with basil.
- Calories 555.86 kcal High 28%
- Protein 27.51 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 89.02 g 32%
- Total Fat 14.5 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 8.38 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.02 mg High 41%
- Sodium 358.07 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.75 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 72.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 174.03 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1377.03 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 322.31 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 92.02 mg Good Source 102%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack is an American appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Chipotle Powder, Fresh Basil, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 555.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Chipotle Powder, Fresh Basil, Garlic Powder, Goat Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack healthy?
- Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 555.86 calories and 27.51 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 358.07 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.38 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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