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Thai Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Watermelon & Avocado |
Did you know that August 3rd was National Eat Watermelon Day? I celebrated with a quick homemade watermelon fro-yo, but I’m not done enjoying it’s juicy, sweet goodness while it’s still around! I whipped up this recipe for spicy coconut shrimp skewers with watermelon and avocado especially for Clean Eating Magazine. The grilled fruit is especially sweet next to the jalapeno-spiked marinade, and if you’ve never tried warm, grilled avocado – you’re in for a mouth-watering treat.
Get the recipe for Thai Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Watermelon & Avocado.
But if you can hang on for a quick second, I have a question for you. In case you missed it, I’m now writing a regular column for Clean Eating where I feature one commonly left-over ingredient with three easy ways to use it. So I ask you – what’s usually hanging around in your fridge that you’re trying to use up? Maybe you’ll see it in an upcoming issue!
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Michelle @ Esculent Dreams — August 9, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
Unsweetened Applesauce! Every single time I bake with it, half of the jar goes to waste because it develops some sort of mold within the week….. very strange, but I would love to see ways to use it that don’t involve baking.
Excited to read your column! Keep up your amazing work
Cara — August 9, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
That’s a great one! I will give you a tip, however: when I need applesauce for baking, I buy the 6-pack of 4oz containers, that way I am not having an open jar go moldy in my fridge. I know it’s a little less economical, but, I use it so rarely that I don’t really mind. However, I will definitely take this one into consideration and see what I can come up with
Michelle @ Esculent Dreams — August 9, 2012 @ 7:27 pm
ah i’ve definitely been considering that lately… i’m finding that i only use them in 1/4 c.ish increments anyways!
Nisrine — August 9, 2012 @ 2:38 pm
How summery and beautiful. I must buy watermelon and make skewers!
Krisandt — August 9, 2012 @ 6:33 pm
That looks crazy delicious!
Perfect for summer!
Brittany Hudson — August 9, 2012 @ 7:49 pm
I made it tonight! It was fantastic!
Cara — August 10, 2012 @ 7:49 am
Thanks Britt, happy to hear it!
Kate — August 9, 2012 @ 9:41 pm
I wish I knew about eat watermelon day! What’s funny is that I’ve declared my birthday National Watermelon Day, but that’s in June.
Joanne — August 9, 2012 @ 10:25 pm
I haven’t eaten even a single ounce of watermelon so far this summer! I’d better get on that.
Hmm for me the most common leftover ingredient is buttermilk. Or random herbs. Or cheese.
Sara — August 9, 2012 @ 11:48 pm
Rice or tomato puree. I can’t get the kind in a tube here so I use a table spoon and the rest usually goes to waist. Or, tomatoes, like when you scoop out the innards to make stuffed tomatoes.
Kris — August 10, 2012 @ 11:39 am
leftover roasted veggies from dinner (something more creative than putting them into a frittata, omelet, quesadilla, soup, or a grain salad)
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — August 10, 2012 @ 4:41 pm
This looks delicious! I have been enjoying soooo much watermelon this summer! With the heat here in Atlanta, it ha been incredibly refreshing.
Miachel — August 11, 2012 @ 2:41 pm
So delicioso!
Will def have to try this out soon.
And congrats on Clean Eating! One ingredients that always seems to linger in the back pocket of my fridge are green onions, haha.
Megan — August 12, 2012 @ 8:09 pm
This looks amazing!! We definitely have random herbs (usually rosemary and thyme) in the fridge after I make a dish that requires some. Sometimes we have a half an onion around.
Shannon — August 13, 2012 @ 5:39 pm
oh these sound fantastic!! i’d probably say the thing that i have leftover the most are scallions and herbs
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