After all that excitement on the weekend, getting back to work on Monday is not easy. This week’s weather prediction says it’s going to be very warm and all I can think of is easy light meals. Talking about light meals, I might repeat one of our last week’s meals for sure - Grilled Watermelon and Shishito Peppers with Mint and Lime Sauce. There are some fruits that taste best when grilled. The natural sweetness in these fruits enhances and you get that subtle smoky flavor too. Getting those grill marks on fruits like pineapple and watermelon can be a little tricky at times. I make a quick dry rub of spice, salt and sugar, sprinkle it on the top and place it on a hot grill. You need to resist yourself from turning it around too quickly. Give it some time and you will get those perfect grill marks.
This was our first time tasting Shishito peppers. Although we eat a lot of spicy food, munching onto peppers did scare me. But, it actually was not at all spicy. Grilling these peppers can be a perfect summer time snack with your chilled drinks. It doesn’t even need any dressing. Just a sprinkle of kosher salt is enough.
The sweet watermelon with the mildly spiced Shishito Peppers was a great combination. I couldn’t stop taking bites in-between the shoot. It was that good. This meal tastes best when eaten immediately. If you let it rest, the flavor dies down. if you enjoy grilled fruits and the blend of sweet and spice, then this salad will make you very happy.
