Sweet and Salty Grilled Watermelon

Instructions

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1. 1 Turn the grill on high and let it preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. If needed, clean the grates. Make the spice blend by combining the sugar, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
2. 2 Rinse and dry the watermelon and place it on your cutting board. Using a large knife, trim off each end of the watermelon. Turn the watermelon up so that it’s resting on one of the flat ends you just created. Slice it in half lengthwise. Place the watermelon halves cut side down on the board and slice into 1-inch thick slices. Then stack those larger slices and cut them in half again so you have triangular wedges.
3. 3 If you’d like to be extra careful, moisten a folded paper towel with neutral oil and brush it onto the grates. As long as the grill is clean and is very hot, the watermelon should not stick. Place the slices on the hot grill and cook each side on high until grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. The rind should still be vibrant and green, not shriveled.
4. 4 Using tongs, remove the slices from the grill and place on a rimmed baking tray to catch any juices. Squeeze lime juice on top and sprinkle each wedge with the spice mix. Enjoy immediately. Love the recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!