Watermelon "Tuna" Steaks

Surprising how watermelon, when baked, takes on a fish-like texture. These mind bending little vegan steaks are spicy, savory and just a little bit sweet. The perfect hydrating treat this summer! 

Ingredients:

half a seedless watermelon

sesame seeds

crushed nori

Marinade:

2 tbsps soya sauce

1 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp minced ginger

1 tsp minced garlic

Cut the watermelon in sliced wedges 3/4 - 1" thick. I had a watermelon that was not particularly tasty so this marinade really punched up the flavour! Combine the marinade ingredients and spoon onto both sides of the "steaks". Leave to marinate on the counter for up to 1 hour.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes.

Then sear on the grill or in a pan for just a few minutes to get a little char on.

Garnish with sesame seeds and crushed nori.

I can't tell you just how good these were!!

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Refreshing Watermelon Mint Sorbet

If you've had a big meal then this is just the light and refreshing dessert you need to finish up.

Ingredients:

3  1/2 cups cubed watermelon, fresh or frozen, puréed to make 2  1/2 cups 

2 tsps. finely chopped mint leaves (more if you like it minty)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons, zested)
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white corn syrup

Purée the watermelon in a food processor.  Set aside.

Before juicing the lemons, finely grate the peel. Any that you have leftover from this recipe you can put in a ziplok in the freezer for another use. My old little juicer was my Mom's but it still does the trick.

In a saucepan heat together mint, lemon juice and zest, sugar and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved.

Mix watermelon and liquid together, pour into a container and freeze a few hours or overnight.

After it has been in the freezer, break it up and place it back in the food processor and purée again until smooth.  

Refreeze in a container.

Now you are ready to scoop and serve!

Refreshing Cucumber and Watermelon Salad

When you can't decide if you want a fruit or veggie salad, this is the one for you.  

Take:

2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
1 English cucumber, cubed
a couple of handfuls of iceberg lettuce
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

Whisk together:

the juice (approx 2 tbsps) and zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsps olive oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp honey
salt and pepper to taste

Toss all together and serve immediately.  If you want to make it ahead of time, set aside the lettuce and dressing until ready to serve.