MELON CARPACCIO WITH LIME
Provided by Michael Laiskonis
Categories Dessert Low Cal Lime Melon Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Fat Free Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add mint sprigs and chile. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Remove syrup from heat; cover and let steep for 15 minutes for flavors to infuse.
- Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl; stir in lime juice. DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
- Arrange melon slices in a 13x9x2" glass baking dish. Pour syrup over melon in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Divide melon slices among plates, overlapping them decoratively. Pour remaining syrup in dish into a small pitcher. DO AHEAD: Melon carpaccio can be made up to 5 hours ahead. Cover and chill melon and remaining syrup separately.
- Drizzle some of syrup over melon. Place a scoop of sorbet in center of each plate, if using; garnish with mint leaves and lime zest.
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Tashi Harrison
[email protected]This melon carpaccio was a disappointment. The melon was bland and the lime dressing was too sour.
Golden Dragon
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet melon, tangy lime, and salty prosciutto. This melon carpaccio is a perfect summer dish.
Bimala Guragain
[email protected]I've never had melon carpaccio before, but I'm glad I tried it. It's a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer lunch.
Adnan Shemsu
[email protected]This melon carpaccio is a great way to show off fresh, seasonal fruit. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Jason hunt
[email protected]I thought the melon carpaccio was a bit bland. I think it could have used some more seasoning.
Amelia-Rose Bench
[email protected]I was surprised at how well the melon and prosciutto went together. This is a great dish for a summer party.
Bridgett Martinez
[email protected]The melon carpaccio was easy to make and very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again!
syed muhammad shoaib
[email protected]I found that the melon carpaccio was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Cassie Chaffin
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover melon. I added some fresh mint and it was delicious.
abbas Hossan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of melon, but this recipe changed my mind. The lime and prosciutto really balance out the sweetness of the melon.
Mb Noyon sardar
[email protected]I made this melon carpaccio for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and flavorful combination.
Gianna Vallona
[email protected]This melon carpaccio was a refreshing and unique summer dish. The combination of sweet melon, tangy lime, and salty prosciutto was perfect.