MELON WITH RED CHILI FLAKES, SALT AND LIME

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Skewered melon with chili, salt and lime juice, served as a snack or part of a larger meal, is as unexpected as it is compulsively edible. It's also easily assembled and takes no time, and rewards with layers of flavor.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, appetizer, dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 muskmelon (honeydew or cantaloupe), rind and seeds removed
8 six-inch skewers
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed)
½ lime

Steps:

  • Cut the melon into 1-inch cubes.Skewer the melon pieces (about four pieces for each skewer), and place them on a serving plate.
  • Place the salt and red chili flakes in a coffee or spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of the salt/chili mixture over the melons, followed by the diced jalapeño.
  • Squeeze the lime over the melons, and serve.

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