Grilled Watermelon Steak Recipe

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With a quick flavoring brush and a sear in the pan, this pan-seared Watermelon Steak transforms juicy watermelon into a deliciously chewy vegetarian steak.

But then a Boston restaurant apparently invented a time machine, came to the future, invented a mind reading machine, and stole my idea, so I tried their Oven-Roast Watermelon Steak recipe, and even though I added twice as much cream sherry as was called for, it was still pretty tasty.

Place watermelon slices on to direct heat, leaving in place to get grill marks and a good caramelization. Grill for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and season with Maldon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, drizzle with balsamic reduction, crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil.

Grilled Watermelon (Watermelon Steak): Summer Grill Recipes

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Prep: 5min

Total: 11min

Ingredients:

  • 1 small watermelon 
  • 2 tsp tahini
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 2 scallions, sliced 
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • sea salt to taste

Instruction:

  1. To make the marinade, add the tahini, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil and tomato paste to a bowl and whisk to combine. 
  2. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, scallions and cilantro and stir to combine. 
  3. Set aside. 
  4. Cut the watermelon into 1/2 to 1-inch wide rounds. 
  5. Take 3 rounds and remove the rind and seeds from each. 
  6. Cut the watermelon slices into rectangles.
  7. Place the watermelon “steaks” in a shallow dish. 
  8. Pour the marinade over the “steaks”. 
  9. Cover and leave to marinade for at least 2-3 hours. 
  10. Preheat grill to medium heat. 
  11. Grill the watermelon steaks 5 minutes per side. 
  12. Serve immediately.

FAQ

How do you cut a watermelon into steak?

Cooking watermelon changes its distinctive granular texture into a slightly chewier texture, almost like raw tuna, and the flavor changes from sweet to savory/smoky!

Does grilled watermelon taste meat?

Cut the watermelon in half, place cut side down on a large cutting board, and slice each half into 1-inch wide pieces. Repeat in the opposite direction until you have a checkerboard pattern. Next, remove the watermelon sticks and enjoy!

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