Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata
Welcome to the grill, watermelon. Grilled watermelon is the hottest new barbecue trend, and for good reason. It tastes amazing and it’s super healthy!
Marinate these thick-cut “steak” fruit slices in a mixture of white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and rosemary. Grill watermelon slices and top ‘em with a gremolata of walnuts, lemon zest and fresh parsley for knock-the-grill-tongs-out-of-your-hand taste.
Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata
Welcome to the grill, watermelon. Marinate these thick-cut “steak” fruit slices in a mixture of white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and rosemary. Grill watermelon slices and top ‘em with a gremolata of walnuts, lemon zest and fresh parsley for knock-the-grill-tongs-out-of-your-hand taste.
Ingredients
- 1/2 watermelon small, seedless
- 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet Organic Crushed Rosemary Leaves
- 1/2 tsp Club House Sea Salt Grinder
- 1/2 tsp Club House Black Pepper Grinder
- 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped, toasted
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon peel grated
Instructions
- Cut 4 (1-inch/2.5 cm thick) half-moon slices of watermelon. Reserve any remaining watermelon for another use. Mix vinegar, oil, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper in small bowl. Reserve 2 tbsp (30 mL). Place watermelon steaks in glass dish. Add remaining marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes, turning watermelon halfway through marinating time.
- Meanwhile, for the Walnut Gremolata, mix walnuts, parsley and lemon peel in small bowl. Set aside. Remove watermelon steaks from marinade. Reserve leftover marinade.
- Grill watermelon steaks over high heat 2 to 4 minutes per side or until grill marks appear, brushing with leftover marinade during cooking.
- To serve, cut watermelon steaks in half. Drizzle with reserved 2 tbsp (30 mL) marinade. Sprinkle with Walnut Gremolata.
Notes
Recipe credit: McCormick Canada.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20.6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.7mg
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