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Grilled Watermelon

Grilled Watermelon: Sweet & Smoky Summer Delight

Grilled watermelon is a refreshing side dish, perfect for summer picnics, featuring sweet and smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 wedges
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 Juice Lime Add zest for extra flavor; can substitute with lemon.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can be replaced with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute.
Watermelon
  • 1 medium Watermelon Cut into thick wedges, about 1 inch thick.
  • to taste Fresh mint leaves Highly recommended for garnish.
  • to taste Flaky sea salt Can substitute with kosher salt.

Equipment

  • grill
  • grill pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat, around 350°F (175°C). Allow about 10 minutes for the grill to reach the proper heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, honey, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Cut the watermelon into thick wedges, about 1 inch thick to hold its shape on the grill.
  4. Brush honey lime marinade generously over each watermelon wedge and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  5. Grill the marinated watermelon wedges for about 2 minutes per side until nicely charred.
  6. Remove from grill, sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wedgeCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve grilled watermelon freshly made for best flavor and texture. Avoid freezing leftovers as it can affect quality.

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