Watermelon with Fennel Salt

A refreshing summer treat featuring juicy watermelon slices topped with aromatic toasted fennel salt and served with zesty lime wedges. The combination of sweet, salty, and licorice flavors creates a unique and sophisticated dish.

6 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 12 slices watermelon
  • 6 wedges lime

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a dry small heavy skillet over moderately low heat until hot, about 3 minutes, then toast fennel seeds, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer seeds to a work surface and cool 10 minutes. Coarsely crush seeds using bottom of skillet, then stir together with salt and sprinkle over watermelon. Serve with lime wedges.

    17 min