Cantaloupe with Tequila Lime Syrup
This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 129 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. If you have cantaloupes, tequila, mint, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the limes in long strips.
Cut the zest into fine, needle-thin julienne, reserve.
Section the limes and remove the pith and membrane, reserve
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Continue boiling for 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Fold in the lime zest julienne and let steep for 2 minutes.
Remove the zest with a slotted spoon to a sheet of waxed paper.
Add the tequila to the syrup.
Halve and seed the melons.
Cut into long 1-inch-wide-strips.
Remove the melon rind with a sharp paring knife.
Arrange the melon slices attractively on a platter or serving dish.
Sprinkle the lime sections and the lime julienne over the melon.
Pour the syrup over the fruits and serve with the mint.
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