Description
Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Balsamic Glaze are a refreshing and unexpected summer dish that transforms juicy watermelon into a savory delight. The smoky flavor from the grill combined with a sweet balsamic glaze creates a mouthwatering experience that will impress your guests. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, this recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (about 5 lbs)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch thick slices.
- Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the watermelon steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
- In a saucepan, simmer the balsamic vinegar over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve the grilled watermelon on plates, drizzled with the balsamic glaze and garnished with fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg