3. Carving Instructions for Watermelon Fish
A watermelon carving makes a significant addition to a kids’ party buffet, and the birthday boy or girl can help make it. The salad inside can be as simple as a mixture of blueberries, seedless green grapes and balls of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew melon. It’s colorful and kids love it.
A. Slice 1/4 inch off the bottom lengthwise to provide a stable base
With a melon baller, cut half circles over half the top of the watermelon in a rectangular shape, remove and set aside. We will use this piece for the top fin and tail.
B. Scoop out the flesh
Cut out the tail shape and the melon balled fin-piece from the rectangular piece set aside earlier. Attach the fin and tail with sturdy, round toothpicks.
Cut out eyes using a melon baller. Trim around the outside of the eye socket, then place it back in, rind side out.
C. For the mouth
Point a paring knife at a downward angle above the stem and slice through 3 inches on either side of the stem, cutting through the rind. Push out the mouth from the inside. For the side fin, cut 3 cuts into the side using the melon baller to make the curves on the back of the fin. Then slice straight cuts to form the top and bottom of the fin.
