Easy Grilled Watermelon Steak Recipe

Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by Mr. B

This Easy Grilled Watermelon Steak Recipe takes a favorite summertime treat and shakes things up by tossing it right on the barbecue with a savory spice blend! If you’re asking yourself right now, “Wait, grilled watermelon steak is a thing?!” Yes it is, and you absolutely have to give it a try at your next cookout!

Watermelon cut into slices covered with brown sugar and cumin.

Surprise your cookout guests with these spiced watermelon steaks right off the grill.

This sweet and savory grilled fruit recipe is perfect for a fruit salad or side.

If you’re looking for ideas for your summer bbq side dishes or just because you love watermelon, give this grilled watermelon recipe a shot!

Need ideas for what to do with this dish? How about putting it in this salad here: Grilled Turkey Sausage and Bell Peppers Salad

Looking for more fruit recipes? Try these:

Fruit Salad Recipe With Simple Syrup

Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

Grilled Pineapple Recipe

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Easy Grilled Watermelon Steak Recipe

Shake up your next cookout with this Easy Grilled Watermelon Steak Recipe! It's sweet, smoky, spiced, and completely unforgettable.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 5 -6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 2 1 inch thick slices Watermelon
• ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 TBSP Cumin

Method

 

1. Combine dark brown sugar and cumin in a bowl
2. Coat both sides of watermelon slices with the sugar and cumin
3. Grill over direct heat for 2 - 3 minutes per side
4. Remove from heat and cut into cubes
5. Serve in a bowl or as part of a salad

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