Categories: Grilling

Ingredients

• 1 small seedless red watermelon (about 5 lb.)
• 2 lemons
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. guajillo chile powder or ground red chile powder

Directions

1. Preheat grill to high.

2. Slice watermelon crosswise into 5 slices. Cut each slice into quarters to make 20 wedges. Grate 2 tbsp. lemon rind from lemons; set aside. Slice lemons into 1/2-inch thick slices.

3. Add watermelon wedges and lemon slices to grill grate; grill 1 minute on each side or until nicely charred. Place watermelon on a serving platter. Squeeze juice from a few charred lemon slices over watermelon; add remaining slices to platter. Sprinkle watermelon evenly with salt, chile powder, and lemon rind.

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