Best Sliced Melon With Serrano Ham Marcona Almonds And Basil Oil Recipes

Serrano Ham and Melon image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ripe melon
1/2 pound serrano ham, sliced thin
1/2 bunch fresh mint, leaves only
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut the melon in half and clean out the seeds. Peel away the rind and cut each half into
8 wedges.
Place the ham in 1 layer on a large platter. Top with the melon slices and mint leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Spicy Melon and Serrano Ham image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 whole cloves
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
3 pieces lemon rind
1/4 seedless watermelon, peeled and cubed
1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and cubed
8 thin slices Serrano ham
1 cup mixed good olives, preferably Manzanillas, Kalamatas or green garlic
Olive oil, for drizzling
Dash coarse or kosher salt

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, vinegar, water, sugar, and lemon rind. Set the pan over medium heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Cut the watermelon and cantaloupe into large cubes, and drop them into the pickling liquid. Let the melon pickle for about 1 minute to allow the exotic flavors to infuse the flesh lightly.
To serve: Lay 2 slices of ham in the center of a serving plate and top with a nice mound of the pickled melons. Scatter some olives around the portion, drizzle with the olive oil, and a dash of coarse salt. Repeat with the remaining ingredients