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Grilled Watermelon
Here's an easy, unexpected starter or BBQ side you'll love—grilled watermelon! Serve it savory or sweet for a fun twist on everyone's favorite summer fruit.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 11 min⏳ Prep: 5 min📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (about 450˚ to 500˚) and oil the grill grates with vegetable oil.
Vegetable oil, for grilling
2
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and lime zest. Pinch the mixture together with your fingertips to combine all of the ingredients.
3
Lay the watermelon wedges in a single layer on a sheet tray. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the salt mixture; set aside. Sprinkle half of the remaining salt mixture all over the watermelon wedges. Flip and sprinkle the wedges with the other half of the salt mixture. Place on a cooling rack set over a sheet tray and let rest for ⏱️ 15 minutes. Using paper towels, press firmly on the slices to remove excess moisture.
large watermelon (about 5 lbs), cut into 1-inch thick wedges1/4
4
Place the wedges on the grill over direct heat and cook for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear. Remove the watermelon from the grill and place on a sheet tray or serving platter. Sprinkle with the reserved salt mixture and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
large watermelon (about 5 lbs), cut into 1-inch thick wedges1/4
Nutrition Facts
calories
143 Calories
fat Content
6 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
19 g
sodium Content
475 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
23 g
saturated Fat Content
0 g
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