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Watermelon Sweet Corn & Poblano Grilled Skewers

Fabulous summertime skewers with watermelon, sweet corn, poblano, red onions and an addictive glaze that grills up beautifully in just a few minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The skewers...

  • 2 large corn cobs, cooked and sliced
  • 1 medium seedless watermelon, rind removed and cubed
  • 3 poblanos, seeds removed and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced

The glaze...

  • 1/3 cup of soy or ponzu sauce
  • 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice

The garnished...

  • cojita, crumbled
  • fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Boil the corn on the cob for 12-15 minutes or until tender (or use pre-cooked corn on the cob)
  • Allow the corn to cool slightly and slice into uniform sections
  • Slice the watermelon, poblanos and red onions into uniform portions
  • In a small dish, combine the glaze ingredients
  • Layer the ingredients onto skewers and brush all sides with glaze
  • Pre-heat your skillet or grill
  • Grill the skewers until each side is slightly charred and caramelized
  • Garnished with crumbled cojita, fresh cilantro and lime wedges