Grilled Watermelon And Prawns
Serves: 3
Iva Padberg
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
52
Sweetness
39
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Olive Oil1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper2 tsps
Chili Powder2 tsps
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper2 cups
Water1 cup
Granulated Sugar1 clove
Garlic (crushed)Directions:
1
Preheat the grill
2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the water and the sugar
3
Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved
4
Pour 1 cup of the syrup into a small bowl and set aside
5
To the remaining syrup, add the red pepper, jalapenos, garlic, and cilantro and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes, or until thickened and marmalade-like
6
In the meantime, toss the prawns in a bowl with half of the olive oil, juice of 1 lime, cayenne, chili powder, salt, and pepper
7
Place on the hot grill and grill each side until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes
8
Set aside
9
Place the watermelon on a plate and brush each side with the reserved sugar syrup and the remaining olive oil
10
Place on the grill and cook on both sides, about 2 minutes
11
Once the red pepper marmalade is thickened, place watermelon on the plate with prawns on top
12
Squeeze the remaining lime over it and spoon on the marmalade
13
Garnish with coconut and scallions