Grapefruit Salsa Recipes

RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the grapefruit, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and sugar together in a medium bowl.
• Combine the lime juice and olive oil (mix well) and pour over the grapefruit mixture.
• Toss well, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

SWEET AND SPICY SALMON WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Combine paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a small bowl. 3. Cut salmon into 4 portions and brush with oil. Distribute the rub over the salmon generously coating all surfaces. Place salmon on a shallow baking pan with sides. 4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily. 5. Coarsely chop grapefruit into bite size pieces. Combine all salsa ingredients and serve with salmon. Grapefruit salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.

TILAPIA WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• For marinade, in a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Set aside 1 tablespoon. Place tilapia in a large resealable plastic bag; add remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour., For the salsa, in a small bowl, combine the beans, grapefruit sections, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and reserved marinade. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. In a small skillet over medium heat, cook tilapia in butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Using a knife, slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit.
• Then start slicing away the peel starting from top to bottom; use the last slice as a guide for cutting away the peel.
• Repeat until completely peeled.
• Remove any remaining white parts (the bitter pith).
• Holding the peeled grapefruit over a small bowl, start cutting away the grapefruit segments (the bowl will catch the juices).
• Slice away the fruit by cutting between the membrane.
• Set aside the grapefruit segments.
• Into the small bowl, squeeze the juice from the grapefruit membrane.
• Add the green onion, mint, jalapeno, red wine vinegar, honey, extra virgin olive oil and pepper; mix thoroughly.
• Add the grapefruit segments.
• Serve or refrigerate until ready to use.

ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GRAPEFRUIT FENNEL SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In small bowl combine the grapefruit segments, juice, and zest. Halve the fennel bulb lengthwise, thinly slice and add to the bowl. Add the olive oil, olives, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
• Meanwhile, place the fish on a parchment-lined roasting dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper and bake for 10 to 12 minutes depending on thickness.
• Gently transfer the fish to a serving plate. Top with the grapefruit and fennel salsa and serve immediately.

PLUM-AND-GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Using a knife, remove the peel and pith from the grapefruit and discard. Cut the sections out from between the membranes and cut each section in half lengthwise.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and add the plums, jalapeno, ginger, cilantro and mint. Toss and season with salt and pepper.
• Let sit at room temperature for at least half an hour and up to 1 hour. Serve with grilled chicken, seafood or tortilla chips. (Can be covered and refrigerated for one day.)

SEARED HALIBUT TACOS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa: Combine grapefruit, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Season halibut generously with salt and pepper and sear, undisturbed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until golden and flaky, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove and let cool slightly, then flake with a fork.
• Toast tortillas over a gas burner, turning, until lightly charred, about 1 minute. Top with fish, salsa, and cabbage.