watermelon . . . and a lobster!

 

I'm so bummed that it's taken me so long to share this fun and easy Summer food idea with you . . . watermelon lobsters!

I bought a lobster cookie cutter in May, just so that I could use it to cut lobsters out of watermelon rounds . . . and they came out so cute! Kids love them, too. 

I made watermelon lobsters for almost every Summer gathering we hosted this year.

They make a great addition to any picnic or BBQ.

I've served them on a white platter, with a few scattered home-grown strawberries . . . and on a bed of frozen blueberries. Both ways look attractive . . . and are a festive addition to any Summer table!

 

preparation

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Cut watermelon in half, then cut into disks that are at least 1-inch thick

Using cookie cutter, slowly press down through the watermelon to cut out shape.

*The lobster arms tend to be more fragile, so be careful when removing the watermelon from the cookie cutter.

Display on a bed of frozen blueberries, or on a platter. 

Add chocolate chips for eyes (see photo below), optional

Enjoy!

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Cut the extra pieces of watermelon into cubes and serve in a bowl

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