How to Grill Watermelon (Easy Grilled Watermelon)
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
969 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
How to Grill Watermelon (Easy Grilled Watermelon)
Description
This recipe for How to Grill Watermelon calls for slicing a small watermelon into quarters, then cutting into half-inch thick wedges with the rind intact to keep the pieces sturdy during grilling. The watermelon wedges are grilled over high direct heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, developing grill marks and intensifying their natural sweetness.
A honey-lime sauce blended with Aleppo or red pepper flakes is warmed briefly and drizzled over the warm grilled melon, balancing sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. Adding blocks of creamy feta cheese offers a savory counterpoint that complements the grilled fruit's fresh juiciness.
Grilled watermelon can serve as an appetizer or a side dish to grilled meats like harissa chicken, chicken wings, souvlaki, or grilled fish. When served as a dessert, the sauce can be omitted and replaced with vanilla ice cream and honey.
For leftovers, cover fresh, uncooked melon with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Grilled watermelon is best enjoyed immediately after cooking to maintain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon small personal-sized, about 2 1/2 pounds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 lime zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or 1/2 to 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- feta cheese optional, blocks, creamy, for serving
Instructions
- Heat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle or cast iron grill to high.
- Slice the melon. Wash the melon and trim the ends so that you’re able to set the melon flat on your cutting surface. Cut the melon it into two halves, then cut the halves into quarters. From there slice into 1/2 -inch triangles with the rind on (do not remove the rind/skin).
- Grill. Arrange the melon wedges or triangles on the prepared hot grill in one single layer. Grill over high direct heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, watching for some grill marks to appear.
- While the melons are on the grill, quickly prepare the chili and honey-lime sauce. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, and Aleppo pepper flakes (or red pepper flakes). Mix with a spoon then warm the mixture in the microwave for just a few seconds (no more than 10 seconds). Or, you can put your honey in a glass jar and cover tightly and leave it in a bowl of warmed water until it has loosened).
- Arrange the grilled watermelon.
Notes
- Cut watermelon into thick wedges with rind intact to prevent falling apart on the grill.
- Serve warm grilled watermelon immediately for best texture and flavor.
- This dish can serve approximately six as an appetizer.
- Grilled watermelon pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a dessert with vanilla ice cream and honey.
- Cover unused fresh melon with plastic wrap and refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 969 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96.9kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.7g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 212.5mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 21.4g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 1069.1IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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