Best Apricot Salsa Recipes

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN AND APRICOT-SERRANO SALSA

Steps:

• For the pork tenderloin: Mix the honey, balsamic vinegar, ancho chile and garlic together in a large resealable plastic bag. Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Place the tenderloin in the bag and squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• For the apricot-serrano salsa: In a bowl, combine the apricot, cilantro, lime juice, serrano and onion. Season the salsa with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• The key to grilling a pork tenderloin evenly is to roll it to each of its 4 sides while cooking. Grill the tenderloin on the first side for about 5 minutes (times vary per grill, so be careful not to over-char). Roll the tenderloin onto the next side and grill for another 5 minutes. Repeat on all 4 sides, 5 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer registers around 150 degrees F. Allow the tenderloin to rest on a platter for about 10 minutes before you slice it, to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve with the apricot-serrano salsa and enjoy!

APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the apricots, shallots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice together in a bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

GRILLED HOT AND SWEET SAUSAGE TACOS WITH APRICOT-JALAPENO GLAZE, GRILLED PEPPER AND RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Salsa: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Sausage tacos: Combine the preserves, jalapeno and lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Heat a grill to high. Brush the links with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until lightly golden brown. Cut the sausage in half lengthwise and brush the apricot glaze mixture on both sides. Grill until dark golden brown, then remove to a cutting board and slice.
• Grill the tortillas quickly on each side just to heat through, about 5 seconds per side. Fill with some of the hot and sweet sausage and top with some of the cheese and some of the salsa.

APRICOT-ORANGE SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salsa, preserves and orange juice. In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, layer 1/3 cup salsa mixture and a chicken breast. Repeat layers. Top with remaining salsa mixture. , Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. If desired, thicken pan juices. Serve with rice.

OVEN-ROASTED TRI-TIP WITH APRICOT AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• Pat tri-tip dry with paper towels and place on a cutting board or plate. Rub 1/2 of the spice mixture on one side of the tri-tip, and rub the remaining mixture on the other side. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil on one side of the tri-tip and use a pastry brush to lightly coat the surface. Flip the tri-tip and repeat with 1 teaspoon olive oil on the other side.
• Tightly wrap the seasoned tri-tip in plastic wrap, or use a zip-top bag, squeezing out as much air as possible before sealing. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the salsa by combining apricots, pineapple tidbits and juice, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a non-reactive container. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour, or longer, if possible, since the apricots will soften over time.
• Allow tri-tip to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat remaining 4 teaspoons olive oil in an oven-proof, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Unwrap the tri-tip, and carefully place it in the hot oil. Brown each side, 3 to 4 minutes. Quickly blot any extra oil in the skillet with paper towels, held with tongs.
• Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until tri-tip is firm but still pink, 15 to 20 minutes, or until desired doneness is achieved. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). A higher internal temperature is not recommended, as the meat will be tough.
• Remove from the oven and tent with foil, about 10 minutes. Slice into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick, across the grain of the meat. Serve with the chilled salsa.

APRICOT SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first four ingredients in large bowl; add chicken in batches. Turn to coat. , In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in the salsa, preserves and nectar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, 2 minutes. Serve with rice.

FRESH APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Pulse jalapeno pepper and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add apricots, brown sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and salt; pulse until chopped and salsa is just combined.
• Spoon salsa into serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.

SPICY PINEAPPLE, APRICOT,AND JíCAMA SALSA

Steps:

• Peel pineapple and cut enough into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1 3/4 cups. Peel jícama and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Coarsely chop apricots and chop enough onion to measure 3/4 cup. Finely chop cilantro and, wearing rubber gloves, finely chop chile with seeds. In a bowl toss together all ingredients and season with salt. Salsa may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

PINEAPPLE-APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

BAKED STEELHEAD TROUT/SALMON WITH APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine apricots (reserve juice), pineapple, green onions, and bell pepper.
• Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro.
• Toss all and chill for at least one hour.
• Place trout/salmon filets in lightly greased 9x11 inch baking dish (I use butter to grease the pan).
• Cover trout with salsa.
• Gently pour reserved apricot juice over all.
• Place in oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

CAJUN GRILLED CATFISH WITH APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve
• In a small jar, combine all the ingredients for the rub and shake to distribute well
• Preheat grill to medium
• Rinse fish under running water, pat dry
• Drizzle the olive oil over fish, sprinkle with rub and gently rub into fish
• Turn fish over and repeat with olive oil and rub
• When grill is hot, place prepared fish on grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pierced with fork, turning fish once
• Place cooked fish on individual serving plates, divide salsa among the servings and garnish with lime twists

APRICOT SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper & paprika, mixing well.
• Add chicken, 2-3 at a time, sealing the bag & shaking to coat.
• In a large skillet, heat oil, then cook chicken over medium heat until browned on each side, then drain oil from skillet.
• Stir in salsa, preserves & nectar, then bring to boil.
• Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens & a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F.
• Serve over rice.

CARIBBEAN CHIPS WITH APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Coat both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with seasoning mixture., Cut into each tortilla into eight wedges. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa and preserves. Serve with chips.

PINEAPPLE-APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.).

CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• In hot oil, over medium heat, saute onion 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, apricots, apricot preserves, cinnamon, cilantro, ginger, salt & pepper.
• Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
• Keep salsa warm, & when ready to serve, discard cinnamon stick.
• Meantime, broil chicken 4"-6" from heat for 18-23 minutes, or until meat is fork tender & juices run clear, turning once, halfway through broiling.
• Meantime, also prepare rice.
• To serve, top rice with chicken breasts, then spoon salsa over chicken.

APRICOT-SMOKED CHILE GLAZE LAMB TACOS WITH TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a gas grill to high.
• For the tomato-cucumber salsa: Combine the tomatoes, serrano chiles, cucumbers and onions in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss in the dill and mint.
• For the lamb: Mix together the apricot preserves, vinegar, chipotle puree and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Brush the lamb with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until nicely charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, brush with the apricot glaze, cover and cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 125 degrees F for medium rare, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, brush with more glaze and let rest 10 minutes.
• While the lamb rests, grill the tortillas for a few seconds on each side; keep warm. Slice the lamb into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush each tortilla with a little of the glaze, put a few slices of lamb into each, top with the salsa and serve immediately.

APRICOT SALSA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
• Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

APRICOT SALSA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
• Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

APRICOT SALSA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large saucepan or crockpot.
• Mix thoroughly with large spoon.
• Simmer 30 minutes stovetop or 2 hours in crockpot on high.

PINEAPPLE-APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Toss all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)