Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders

Name: Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Sliders
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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.
In a small bowl, mash avocados with a fork. Stir in tomato, onion, lemon juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider: 208 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

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

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