![Wide shot of a plate with two slices of grilled watermelon. Plate is garnished with basil leaves and a half a lemon.](https://mitteneats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/spicy-grilled-watermelon.png)
Refreshing grilled watermelon brushed with honey and lime, and topped with a touch of cayenne and chili powder. |
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium seedless watermelon
- ¼ cup honey*
- 4 limes, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dark chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, optional
Instructions
- Spray grill racks with cooking spray, then preheat grill to high.
- Cut watermelon into thick slices, about 1 ½- to 2-inches thick.
- Whisk together honey, lime juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
- Brush watermelon slices on both sides with honey spice mixture.
- Place watermelon on grill and cook until grill marks develop, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from grill. Garnish with chopped mint and lime zest, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Avoid giving honey to infants under 1 year of age.
Change it Up
- Make with cantaloupe, honeydew melon, peaches, or plums.
- Top with fresh grilled corn kernels, chopped bell peppers and red onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Use the honey spice mixture on vegetables, fish, or poultry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5 wedgesCalories: 166calCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 67mgFiber: 2g