Grilled Cantaloupe Recipe

This grilled cantaloupe with tajine is a gorgeous, simple recipe that makes an already delicious fruit really shine.

Grilling the cantaloupe deepens the flavor and adds a lovely char.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

The grill caramelizes the cantaloupe to make it super sweet and deeply flavorful. The chili lime seasoning (tajin seasoning) gives it a delicious kick!

It's an easy dessert recipe or appetizer for a summer BBQ. It's light enough for a warm day or to enjoy after a larger meal.

It's easy to make and a really refreshing treat!

What You Need to Make Grilled Cantaloupe

You don't need much to make this fabulous recipe!

• 1 ripe cantaloupe, cut into spears and rinds removed
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon tajin seasoning
• 2 teaspoons honey
• optional toppings - additional tajin seasoning and flaky sea salt

How to Make This Grilled Cantaloupe Recipe

• Heat grill (or grill pan) to high heat.
• Brush the cantaloupe slices with olive oil and sprinkle the tajin seasoning on top.
• Place the cantaloupe on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until dark grill marks appear. After both sides have been grilled, remove and let rest for 3 minutes.
• Drizzle the honey across the cantaloupe and top with additional tajin seasoning (if desired) or a sprinkle of sea salt.

Other Fruity Desserts You'll Love

If you’re a fan of fruity desserts, I’d also recommend you check out some of my other recipes:

• Grilled Pineapple with Lime Mint Sauce
• Blueberry Nice Cream in Cantaloupe
• Dark Chocolate Drizzled Watermelon
• Adorable Heart Fruit Skewers

I hope you enjoy this quick grilled cantaloupe recipe! Be sure to check out our other cantaloupe recipes as well.

Let me know if you make it!