search
recipes site
most popular
Sponsors: Top Brands
share

Spicy Melon Skewers

Rated :  Not yet rated
Prep: 40 min.
Marinate: 2 hrs.
Bake: 6 to 8 min.
 
add to shopping list
Spicy Melon Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1  recipe Chile Syrup, recipe below
  • 3  cups papaya or cantaloupe chunks or balls
  • 3  cups honeydew melon chunks or balls
  • 3  cups seeded watermelon chunks or balls
  • 20  10-inch bamboo skewers
  • 4  oz. thinly sliced prosciutto (6 slices)
  • 1  Tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1  tsp. ground ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper
  • 1/2  tsp. paprika
  • 1/2  tsp. ground cumin
  •   Snipped cilantro

Directions

1. Prepare Chile Syrup. Place papaya, honeydew, and watermelon in large self-sealing plastic bag. Pour in Chile Syrup. Seal; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain papaya and melon, reserving syrup. Thread papayas and melon pieces on skewers.

2. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange prosciutto, cut in thin strips, in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to paper towels; cool.

3. In bowl combine brown sugar, the 1 teaspoon ground chile pepper, the paprika, cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle skewered papaya and melon with spice mixture, prosciutto, and cilantro. Drizzle Chile Syrup. Serve with any remaining spice mixture and syrup. Makes 10 servings.

Chile Syrup: In small saucepan bring 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; and 1 tsp. ground ancho, pasilla, or cayenne chile pepper to boiling. Stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; cool.

5. Hot: 1 tsp. ground ancho chile pepper
Hotter: 1 tsp. ground pasilla chile pepper
Hottest: 1 tsp. ground cayenne chile pepper

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 171,
  • Total Fat (g) 3,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 249,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 34,
  • Total Sugar (g) 32,
  • Fiber (g) 1,
  • Protein (g) 4,
  • Vitamin C (DV%) 53,
  • Calcium (DV%) 2,
  • Iron (DV%) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

sponsor recipes

Comments ( 0 )
2491981555

Add your review

You must be logged in to leave a comment. Register | Log In
 

my recipe box

This free, easy-to-use tool lets you save all your recipes in one place, share them with friends, and more.

try it now
  • Videos
  • Top Tools
  • Calendar
  • Win Daily
Dip into these fresh ideas for strawberries. The c...

Start with delicious asparagus, then build a b...

Turn a plain-Jane store-bought curtain into someth...

Top Tools Neutral Bedroom

Decorating Inspiration

Thousands of gorgeous photos will inspire you to decorate your home.

Get Inspired

All Top Tools

Todays Daily Prize
ADVERTISEMENT


swap recipes with your friends
Powered by MixingBowl.com
Chicken Tonight!
300 Members
I Love Casseroles
248 Members
Best Ever!
927 Members
Passion for Pie
199 Members
Bar Cookie Extravaganza
222 Members
See More Recipe Groups

 

 
 
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service.