Watermelon Soup with Garlic Prawns

A perfectly refreshing snack or appy for hot summer day. The avocado in the recipe may seem strange, but it is the perfect addition to give the cold soup a touch of extra body.

Ingredients

1 mini watermelon (rind removed)
¼ of an avocado
¼ cup lemon juice
16/20 count shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Salt, pepper, paprika

Directions

Combine watermelon, avocado and lemon juice in a blender and puree on high until totally smooth. Transfer the soup to the fridge and chill.
Once the soup has chilled, portion into desired bowls and then preheat a large fry pan on medium heat.
Once the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and then the shrimp. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
After the shrimpy’s are almost cooked, add the garlic, lemon zest and optionally 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Now place the shrimp into the bowls with the soup, serve and enjoy!

COOK 5 mins