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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
Shrimp Goat Cheese Watermelon Salad Stack
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. 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. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 8 minutes.

  4. 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. 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. 6

    Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each stack and garnish with basil.

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 555.36 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 555.36 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.

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