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Prawns and Watermelon Skillet

This vibrant prawn and watermelon salad is a refreshing addition to your heart-healthy repertoire. The combination of succulent warm prawns, sweet caramelised fruit, and salty feta creates a sophisticated balance of flavours that is perfect for a light summer dinner or a nutritiously dense lunch. Using fresh mint and dill helps to brighten the dish, while the addition of cucumber provides a cooling crunch that complements the slight heat of the shallots.

Designed with cardiovascular health in mind, this recipe uses extra-virgin olive oil and fibre-rich wholemeal pita to keep you satisfied without any heavy saturated fats. It is an excellent choice for a quick midweek meal as the entire dish comes together in less than twenty minutes. Serve immediately for a contrast of temperatures, or chill the prawn and watermelon base beforehand for a crisp, refreshing alternative on a warm evening.

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Ingredients for Prawns and Watermelon Skillet

  • 2 whole-wheat pitas (8 inches each), both cut into 8 triangles

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 350g medium prawns, shelled and deveined

  • 60g sliced shallots

  • 950ml cubed (1 inch) seedless watermelon

  • 1/4 teaspoons salt (preferably kosher)

  • 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped

  • 60g crumbled feta

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

How to make Prawns and Watermelon Skillet

Heat oven to 232°C. On a baking sheet, toast pita triangles, turning once, until crisp and brown, 3 to 5 minutes each side. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Cook prawns and shallots, stirring, until prawns is pink and shallots are crisp, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl. In same skillet, cook watermelon and 60ml water over high heat, stirring, until liquid becomes syrupy, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add prawns mixture, salt and pepper; stir. Divide prawns-watermelon mixture (warm or chilled) among 4 plates; add cucumber and feta. Sprinkle with dill and mint. Serve with 4 pita pieces each and lime wedges.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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