Grilled Melon With Tahini, Chili Oil and Sesame Seeds Recipe
Grilled Melon With Tahini, Chili Oil and Sesame Seeds is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of melon with the creamy richness of tahini, a kick of chili oil, and a nutty crunch from sesame seeds. Perfect for a light and refreshing appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 min
- Total Time: 14 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tahini
- 1/2 cup
Muskmelon Wedges
- One 2-pound muskmelon (such as cantaloupe or honeydew), rind removed and cut into 2-inch-wide wedges
Other
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chili oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Tahini: In a small bowl, whisk the tahini with a couple tablespoons of hot water until smooth, light, and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Grill Melon: Drizzle the melon with olive oil. On a hot grill, sear the flat side of the melon until charred, about 2 minutes. Flip and sear the other side. Remove the melon to a serving platter.
- Assemble: To serve, spoon the whipped tahini all over the melon, drizzle with the chili oil, sprinkle with salt, and scatter the sesame seeds all over.
Notes
- Make sure the grill is hot before placing the melon to achieve a nice char.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
