Grilled Melon with Honey-Mint Sauce
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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Ingredients: |
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1/2 |
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canteloupe |
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cooking oil |
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1/4 c. |
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honey |
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1/4 c. |
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fresh mint leaves, loosely packed |
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1/4 c. |
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water |
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1 pt. |
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ice cream (optional) |
Directions: |
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Cut the melon in half, and remove the seads from the middle. Cut the rind away from half of the melon and slice the melon-half into 8-10 long slices. Wrap up the other half of the melon to use at some later date.
Heat up the grill and brush the grill-rack clean. Rub one side of each slice of melon with cooking oil. Place the melon slices, oil-side-down directly on the grill rack. Grill for 2-4 minutes (just until the grill-marks are visible).
Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves, or cut them into small pieces with a sharp knife (the more you bruise the leaves, the more flavor you'll taste).
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, whisk together the honey, mint, and water just until the honey is completely dissolved in the water. Transfer honey-mint sauce to a small pitcher, creamer, or gravy boat.
Pour the honey-mint sauce over each serving of the grilled melon.
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