Grilled Watermelon Sashimi

Grilled Watermelon Sashimi
I blew people’s minds with this at Tryon's Annual Barbecue Beatdown food competition. This Grilled Watermelon Sashimi is at least $20 less than tuna, and the fish-like texture and amazing taste will shock you into vegetarianism. 

Ingredients

• 1 seedless watermelon
  

Marinade

• 3/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 6 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chilli garlic sauce
• 6 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 6 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tsp white miso paste
  

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Remove the rind from your watermelon. Cut your seedless watermelon in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 1 inch thick steaks.
3. Place the watermelon steaks on a rack over a sheet pan or two lined with parchment paper. These things will juice almost 2 cups.
4. Bake for 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the marinade. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold your watermelon steaks.
6. When the watermelon has finished baking it will be nice and soft. Transfer the slices into the marinade, making sure each piece of watermelon gets coated.  
7. Cover the dish and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
8. When ready to serve up your watermelon steaks, heat a grill over high heat. Lay the slices of watermelon tuna on the grill and grill for 3 minutes per side until grill lines appear and the watermelon is nicely seared. Baste with the remaining marinade.
9. Slice like sashimi, and serve with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Watch people lose their minds.