Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

Total Time:Prep: 40 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeanette Decker, Corpus Christi, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These fun little sliders combine my favorite Mexican flavors and seafood into a handheld treat. They make such a fresh summer meal! —Jeanette Decker, Corpus Christi, Texas

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Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

Yield:10 servings
Prep:40 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 envelope Goya sazon with coriander and annatto
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • guacamole:
    • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
    • 1 medium tomato, chopped
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • sliders:
    • 1 cup seeded watermelon, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
    • 10 slider buns or dinner rolls, split
    • 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
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Directions

  1. Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; process until blended. Transfer to a bowl or shallow dish. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mash avocados with a fork. Stir in tomato, onion, lemon juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
  3. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Arrange shrimp on a grilling grid; place grid on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
  4. Chop shrimp; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in watermelon, jalapeno and cilantro. Spread guacamole over bun tops and bottoms. Top bun bottoms with lettuce and shrimp mixture; replace tops.
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