Description
Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Balsamic Glaze are a refreshing twist on summer grilling. This unique dish transforms juicy watermelon into gourmet steaks, enhanced by the smoky flavor of the grill and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. Topped with fresh mint, these steaks are perfect as an appetizer or dessert, guaranteed to impress at your next barbecue or dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon (about 6–8 lbs)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C).
- Slice the watermelon into thick steaks, about 1 inch thick.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer until reduced by half and syrupy, about 10-15 minutes.
- Brush both sides of the watermelon slices with olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks form.
- Drizzle grilled watermelon with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with chopped mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 watermelon steak (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg