Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped
• 3 cilantro sprigs, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 pound large shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small seedless watermelon with rind on, halved and sliced
• 1 lime, halved
• Garnish: sliced green onion, toasted unsweetened coconut

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat grill to high heat (400° to 450°).
2. 2. Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Transfer 1 1/2 cups syrup to a bowl; set aside.
3. 3. Add bell peppers and next 3 ingredients to remaining syrup in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is syrupy and peppers are tender.
4. 4. Meanwhile, combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Grill shrimp 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through; set aside.
5. 5. Brush each side of watermelon with reserved syrup and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill 1 minute on each side.
6. 6. Arrange watermelon and shrimp on serving plates, squeeze lime over watermelon and shrimp, and top with pepper marmalade. Garnish, if desired.