MELON AND STEAK WITH PAPRIKA

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 30 min

What a great summer time dish!! The coolness of the watermelon paired with the grilled heartiness of the steak!

Heck, I would even take the dish outside with a cool glass of tea and enjoy the summer air….

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INGREDIENTS

•  3/4 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed

•  1/4 teaspoon salt

•  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

•  1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rings

•  3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

•  1 tablespoon honey

•  2 teaspoons olive oil

•  1 teaspoon smoked paprika

•  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

•  1 cup watermelon, peeled, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick wedges

•  1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

•  1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper; grill with onion, turning onion after about 4 minutes and steak after 7 minutes, until meat is medium-rare or to desired degree of doneness. Transfer meat and onion to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes before slicing steak.

In a small bowl, combine honey, lime, olive oil, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper; stir with a whisk. Set dressing aside.

Slice steak; arrange on platter with cantaloupe, onions, cilantro, and mint; drizzle with dressing.

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MACROS

Calories per serving 181

Fat per serving 7g

Protein per serving 15g

Carbohydrate per serving 14g

Fiber per serving 2g

Sugar per serving 10g

Sodium per serving 383