How To Make A Watermelon Steak (Stove or Grilled)

Name: How To Make A Watermelon Steak (Stove or Grilled)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 steaks
Ingredients: ½ large seedless watermelon; 2 Tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp liquid smoke; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; Garnish: balsamic reduction, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh mint

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 steaks
Calories
55 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, American

How To Make A Watermelon Steak (Stove or Grilled)

Soren Barrett

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Pan-seared watermelon steaks are the ultimate summer BBQ dish! This recipe transforms juicy watermelon slices into shockingly chewy and savory vegetarian steaks. With nearly 30 5-star reviews and ridiculously easy steps, they're guaranteed to steal the show at any gathering.

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Ingredients

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½ large seedless watermelon
2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
½ tsp liquid smoke
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ tsp each salt and pepper
Garnish: balsamic reduction, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh mint

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Instructions

Cut: Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Place flat side down, and cut 1 ½ inch wide slices. Cut the largest rectangle possible from each of these slices. You should be able to get about 6 steaks from ½ of a watermelon.
Dry: Pat each of the steaks dry with paper towels. If you have time, place them in the refrigerator uncovered for 1 to 2 hours to dry out excess moisture. Give them a final pat right before preparing.
Flavor: Whisk together oil, liquid smoke, garlic, salt, and pepper. Liberally brush on both sides of watermelon steaks.
Saute: Lightly grease a large saute pan over low/medium. Gently slide each steak in, cooking for about 5 minutes on each side. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook each side for one minute until lightly browned.
Serve: Serve warm, topped with balsamic reduction*, feta, and mint.

Notes

*How to make a balsamic reduction: In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup of balsamic vinegar to a simmer. Whisking occasionally, allow the balsamic to cook and reduce until it is syrupy and coats the pan and spoon (it will reduce in volume by about half).
To cook watermelon steaks on the grill, cook on the stove as described above, but do not turn up the heat and brown on the stove. Instead, move partially cooked watermelon steaks to a well-oiled grill and cook on high for a minute or two until char lines develop.
Store cooked steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
To make ahead, cut the watermelon into steaks and place them in the fridge until ready to cook, up to 2 days. Brush with oil right before cooking.

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Serving 1steak (no toppings) Calories 55kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3.8g (1%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 4.7g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 3.3g (7%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6steaks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 55 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1steak (no toppings)
Calories	55kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	3.8g	1%
Protein	0.2g	0%
Fat	4.7g	7%
Saturated Fat	0.7g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	97mg	4%
Potassium	49mg	1%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	3.3g	7%
Calcium	5mg	1%
Iron	0mg	0%