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.
Recipe credit: McCormick Canada.
Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata
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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.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8 servings | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 8 minutes | 20 minutes |
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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
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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.
Recipe Notes
Recipe credit: McCormick Canada.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
6%
Potassium 142mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
18%
Vitamin C
25%
Calcium
1%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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