Melon With Red Chili Flakes, Salt and Lime

Skewered melon with chili, salt and lime juice, served as a snack or part of a larger meal, is as unexpected as it is compulsively edible. It’s also easily assembled and takes no time, and rewards with layers of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 muskmelon (honeydew or cantaloupe), rind and seeds removed
• 8 six-inch skewers
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed)
• ½ lime

4 servings

Preparation

1. Cut the melon into 1-inch cubes.Skewer the melon pieces (about four pieces for each skewer), and place them on a serving plate.
2. Place the salt and red chili flakes in a coffee or spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of the salt/chili mixture over the melons, followed by the diced jalapeño.
3. Squeeze the lime over the melons, and serve.

About 10 minutes