A conversation starter if there ever was one, this spicy grilled watermelon challenges an ingrained perception of what watermelon should be.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup juice from about 4 limes
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 medium watermelon, cut into 1-inch thick wedges
- 1/2 cup mint chiffonade
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt.
2. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush each side of watermelon slices with spicy lime and honey mixture. Place watermelon and grill and cook until grill marks developed, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Remove watermelon from grill, sprinkle with mint, and serve.
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| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 4 minutes |
| Servings |
servings
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- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice juice from about 4 limes
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 medium watermelon cut into 1-inch thick wedges
- 1/4 cup mint chiffonade
Ingredients
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- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush each side of watermelon slices with spicy lime and honey mixture. Place watermelon and grill and cook until grill marks developed, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove watermelon from grill, sprinkle with mint, and serve.
