Grilled Watermelon and Prawns Recipe

Name: Grilled Watermelon and Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3 cilantro sprigs, chopped; 1 pound (16 to 20 count) prawns, peeled and deveined, with the tail left on; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 limes, halved; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 small seedless watermelon, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges, rind on; Unsweetened coconut, toasted for garnish; 1 scallion, sliced for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 cilantro sprigs, chopped
1 pound (16 to 20 count) prawns, peeled and deveined, with the tail left on
1/4 cup olive oil
2 limes, halved
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 small seedless watermelon, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges, rind on
Unsweetened coconut, toasted for garnish
1 scallion, sliced for garnish

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.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Watermelon and Prawns falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Watermelon and Prawns

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