Grilled Watermelon Steaks Recipe Easy Healthy Weeknight Dinner
A quick, healthy, and surprisingly delicious grilled watermelon steaks recipe topped with feta and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Seedless watermelon (about 4 cups thick slices, about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- A handful fresh mint leaves, chopped (or basil as substitute)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
- Slice the watermelon into steaks about 1 inch thick. Trim off any thick rind but leave a little rind to keep slices sturdy. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Brush the watermelon steaks generously with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the steaks on the grill. Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and watermelon is slightly caramelized but still juicy. Flip carefully with tongs.
- While the watermelon grills, mix the topping by combining crumbled feta, chopped mint, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir gently.
- Arrange the grilled watermelon steaks on a serving platter. Spoon the feta and herb mixture generously over the top.
- Finish with an extra squeeze of lime and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately, best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Pat watermelon slices dry before grilling to ensure proper charring and prevent steaming. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning. Flip carefully to keep slices intact. Fresh herbs and lime juice brighten the dish. Optional crushed red pepper flakes add heat. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled watermelon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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