SHRIMP HAVARTI CHEESE AND WATERMELON SALAD ENJOY DAN:

     SHRIMP HAVARTI CHEESE AND WATERMELON SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Makes 6- 3” rings X-2-inches

INGREDIENTS:

1.   12 shrimp, peeled and deveined

2.   1 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder

3.   1/2-teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, turmeric and salt

4.   1/4-teaspoon green chipotle chili powder

5.   6-1-inch thick round, seedless watermelon

6.   12-thin slices of Havarti cheese

7.   2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

8.   4 springs fresh basil

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 F)

1.   Season shrimp with garlic powder and next 6 ingredients in a bowl.

2.   Toss to combine; then set in a prepared baking dish.

3.   Bake shrimp in preheated oven for about 8 minutes.

4.   Using a 2-inch ring mold and cut watermelon into 2” circle shapes.

5.   Slice in the middle of each round watermelon making 12 slices.

6.   Place watermelon on 2 plates.

7.   Top with 1 slice of watermelon, 1 slice of cheese, and 1 shrimp.

8.   Repeat with remaining watermelon, cheese, and shrimp.

9.   Drizzle balsamic vinegar over each stack and garnish with basil.

ENJOY DAN:                                                  SING SONGS AND EAT SHRIMP!!