Grilled Watermelon

Grilled watermelon recipe featuring simply seasoned juicy watermelon that is roasted then grilled for caramelized exterior with a cool center.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Modern Soul Food

Servings: pepole

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Marwin Brown

Equipment

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grill pan

Ingredients

▢ 1 small watermelon
▢ 1 tsp course ground black pepper
▢ 1 tsp sea salt
▢ ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Carve watermelon (rinds removed, cut into 4 rectangular pieces. Each should be about ½ in thickness.
Line baking sheet with foil and grease with oil spray. Place all 4 watermelon pieces on the baking sheet with ample room between each. Season with salt, pepper and splash of the vinegar.
Add another sheet of foil on top of the melons and roast for about 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10-20 minutes.
Set-up indoor grill pan and heat on high. Spray with non-stick spray and grill watermelon for 90 seconds per side. Remove from heat and let site for 5 minutes before eating.

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Notes

Definitely, follow the roasting step which evaporates most of the liquid to give the watermelon its texture
Use a grill pan instead of grilling outside. I do recommend using a grill skillet or disposable foil grilling pan for the watermelon. It can be slippery and difficult to work with on the larger grates of a grill.
Reserve the au jus from roasting and baste the watermelon with it or mix it with lime juice to make a simple sauce
Spray oil on the grill pan to both prevent sticking and get those grill marks

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