Poached Shrimp with Melon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb small raw shrimp (71/90 is a perfect size)
2 lemons
10 peppercorns
salt and cracked pepper
2 ripe cantaloupe
2 ripe honeydew
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions:

In a large pot put the shrimp, lemons cut in half, peppercorns, and a pinch of salt together. Fill with cold water just to cover the shrimp. Place the pot on high heat to boil. In the meantime put a strainer in the sink, and also fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. When the water reaches a boil the shrimp are cooked. Strain the shrimp from the water, and then plunge the hot shrimp into the ice water. This stops the cooking process immediately. Leave the shrimp in the cold water for a few minutes. Strain and reserve in the refrigerator. Peel and seed the melons, and dice into medium size pieces, or around the same size as the shrimp. Separate the diced melon from the trimmings. This is what we will make the dressing out of. In a blender combine half of the melon pieces, half of the mint, and half the olive oil. Blend until smooth. In a large mixing bowl put the shrimp, diced melon, and the dressing. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving vessel, and garnish with remaining mint leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Season the top with salt and cracked pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	617.97 Kcal (2587 kJ)
Calories from fat	368.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.89g	63%
Cholesterol	52.61mg	18%
Sodium	1098.17mg	46%
Potassium	976.25mg	21%
Total Carbs	55.64g	19%
Sugars	25.18g	101%
Dietary Fiber	6.73g	27%
Protein	10.48g	21%
Vitamin C	90.1mg	150%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	143mg	794%
Calcium	98.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	134.34 Kcal (562 kJ)
Calories from fat	80 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.89g	63%
Cholesterol	11.44mg	18%
Sodium	238.72mg	46%
Potassium	212.22mg	21%
Total Carbs	12.09g	19%
Sugars	5.47g	101%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	27%
Protein	2.28g	21%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	150%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	39%
Iron	31.1mg	794%
Calcium	21.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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