Watermelon carpaccio is a refreshing and unique summer dish. This dish is a celebration of watermelon's natural sweetness, and it's so simple to make. The key to this dish is slicing the watermelon thinly and evenly. This will allow the marinade to penetrate the watermelon and give it a delicious flavor.
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WATERMELON CARPACCIO WITH RICOTTA SALATA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Trim off the rind of a baby seedless watermelon, then slice as thin as possible. Arrange on a platter, overlapping slightly. Whisk 2 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon honey and 1/2 minced red jalapeƱo; drizzle on the watermelon and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let sit 20 minutes. Top with shaved ricotta salata and fresh mint.
WATERMELON CARPACCIO
Sweet watermelon shavings get a savory snap from ribbons of scallions and crisped prosciutto.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake prosciutto on a rack-lined rimmedbaking sheet until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.Let cool; break each into 2 or 3 pieces.
- Remove rind of watermelon. Slice half the watermelon1/4 inch thick; reserve remaining melonfor another use. Transfer to a largeplatter. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Slice scallions (green parts only) ona very sharp bias. Sprinkle watermelonwith salt and pepper. Drizzle with2 tablespoons olive oil; top with prosciuttoand scallions.
BEEF CARPACCIO
Steps:
- Wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, unwrap the tenderloin and thinly slice the beef into approximately into 1/8 to 1/4-inch pieces. Lay out sheets of plastic wrap and place each slice onto the plastic. Top with another piece of plastic and gently pound the meat with a meat mallet until paper thin. Repeat until all of the meat is sliced and pounded. Divide the meat evenly among 4 chilled plates. Serve with greens tossed with vinaigrette, salt, pepper and/or Parmesan.
MELON CARPACCIO
Time 20m
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut each cantaloupe half lengthwise into 3 wedges (6 total). Shave thin slices from seeded side of a melon wedge with vegetable peeler (first slice may be irregular), stopping when you get close to rind. Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, on 1 plate. Repeat with remaining cantaloupe, putting slices from each wedge on a separate plate.
- Drizzle each serving with 1/4 teaspoon lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon oil, then scatter 10 tarragon leaves on top. Season with sea salt and pepper and serve with lime wedges.
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
Why not serve gazpacho at your next summer gathering? Start your hot-weather meal with this easy, intriguing variation.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Process 1/2 cup of watermelon, along with the orange juice and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
This is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a meal. It's so refreshing-guests will love it. -Nicole Deelah, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings (1 quart).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Puree 3 cups watermelon in a blender. Cut remaining watermelon into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, lime zest, ginger and salt. Stir in the tomato, cucumber, green pepper, cilantro, onion, jalapeno and cubed watermelon. Chill until serving. If desired, serve with wedge of watermelon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a ripe, sweet watermelon for the best flavor. Look for a watermelon that is heavy for its size and has a deep red color.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the watermelon into thin slices. This will help the watermelon absorb the marinade more easily.
- If you don't have time to make the marinade ahead of time, you can simply drizzle the watermelon slices with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Top the watermelon carpaccio with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include feta cheese, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, and mint.
- Serve the watermelon carpaccio immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Watermelon carpaccio is a refreshing and delicious summer appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its sweet and savory flavors, watermelon carpaccio is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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