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Mojo Steak and Melon

Mojo Steak with Melon and prosciutto. Thinly sliced grilled steak strips served with sweet and salty melon draped in prosciutto and balanced with a refreshingly bright mojo sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grilling steak 1-1.5inch thick such as ribeye or sirloin
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cantaloupe
  • 10 slices prosciutto
  • MOJO SAUCE:
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cilantro loose
  • 1 serrano chile
  • 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill to 450 degrees F. Allow steaks to come to room temperature.
  • In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the mojo sauce and blend until well combined. Set aside.
  • Cut melon into thin slices and remove the rind. Wrap each piece in prosciutto and set aside.
  • Season steaks generously on both sides with salt and pepper. If steak has little marbling or fat, add a touch of olive oil. Grill steaks over direct heat for 5 minutes on one side and flip grilling an additional 3 minutes for medium rare or until the internal temperature reaches 130-135 degrees F. Remove from the grill and let rest 10 minutes.
  • After the steaks have been removed, sear the melon wrapped prosciutto on the grill until grill marks are made and prosciutto is cooked. About 2 minutes per side.
  • To serve, slice the steak against the grain into thin slices, served topped with mojo sauce and melon on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

steak servings: 1/2 lb to 8oz is an idea serving per person when pairing steak with a side.