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Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Red Pepper

The combination of lime zest and crushed red pepper flakes on watermelon is really lovely, but you can try other flavor combinations like brown sugar, lime and cumin, or nothing at all.  Be sure to slice the watermelon into wedges - large round steaks will likely fall apart when you try to flip them.

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For 6 Serving(s)

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  • 1 watermelon
  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 T lime zest
  • 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lime

Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Red Pepper Directions

  1. Prepare a charcoal grill for direct heat grilling, or heat a gas grill to high.
  2. Slice the ends off the watermelon, then stand it on one end. Cut it in half, then slice each half in half once more. Slice the quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, lime zest and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides of the watermelon wedges, and rub it in evenly.
  4. Set the watermelon on the grill, and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear. Serve with the lime wedges.

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