Best Grapefruit Salsa Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY SALMON WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a small bowl.
• 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.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BLUEBERRY GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Dice grapefruit into blueberry-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add blueberries, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and honey; mix well.

CHICKEN WITH RUBY GRAPEFRUIT AND CRANBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• PREPARATION 1. Mix flour, paprika and salt in a plastic food bag. Add chicken; shake to coat. 2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add chicken and cook, turning once, 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through. 3. Meanwhile mix Salsa ingredients in a bowl to blend. Serve with chicken. Related Recipes: Entrees, Chicken, Fruits, Saute/Fry, American, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

GRILLED TOFU WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Drain the tofu packages and remove the tofu.
• Slice the blocks horizontally so they are half their original height.
• Cut the rectangles diagonally into 2 triangles each.
• Set them on paper towels to drain while you prepare the marinade.
• Halve one grapefruit and one orange and squeeze 1/2 cup of juice from each.
• Stir in 1 Tbs of olive oil.
• Dob the tops of the tofu with more paper towels.
• Arrange the tofu in a single layer in a large dish.
• Season with the cayenne pepper and 1/8 tsp salt.
• Mix the marinade well and pour it over the tofu.
• Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate over night or for at least several hours, turning once.
• Make the salsa now if you have time.
• Peel the remaining grapefruit and oranges.
• Use a paring knife to remove the outer membrane.
• Work over a bowl to catch the juices, and cut between the membranes to release the segments.
• Repeat with the oranges.
• Halve each fruit segment.
• Add the diced bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
• Season with remaining 1/8 tsp of salt.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• When you're ready to cook the tofu, heat a grill pan over high heat and add 1 tsp olive oil (or use a non-stick frying pan).
• Add the tofu and marinade and cook about 3 minutes on each side, turning gently with tongs or a spatula.
• Remove the tofu and add the spinach to the pan.
• Stir it around briefly so it just wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
• Arrange spinach in the center of 4 plates.
• Lay 2 triangles of tofu on top.
• Spoon grapefruit salsa around the tofu and garnish with fresh avocado chunks.

POACHED SALMON WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add salmon and poach, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Remove salmon with a slotted spoon. Serve with salsa.

SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Bake or fry the salmon. If you intend to serve the salmon cold, this needs to be done several hours ahead. Meantime, peel and cut the avocado into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a 1-quart or smaller bowl. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the avocado. Peel and remove the membrane of the grapefruit. Break the segments into thirds. Place it in the bowl along with all juices. Add 1/2 cup oil and gently fold together. Salt and pepper to taste. Wash and thoroughly dry the greens. Divide them among dinner plates, as per number of desired servings. Place a portion of the salmon on top of each pile of greens. Divide the avocado-grapefruit salsa over all.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic in a large sealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Cook chicken on grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 20 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 165°F Turn once halfway through.
• While chicken is cooking, prepare the salsa. Gently remove the halved grapefruit pieces from the skin and place in a medium bowl. Add avocado, red pepper flakes, tomato, onion, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice, and toss gently to combine.
• Serve chicken with salsa.

AVOCADO WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND SWEET-ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Cut off both ends of grapefruits, and remove the peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, use the knife to carefully slice between the sections and membranes of each grapefruit to remove the segments. Slice each grapefruit segment into small pieces, and set aside.
• Place onion in a small bowl. Squeeze remaining juice from grapefruit membranes over onions, and let stand 20 minutes to soften. Pour off and discard juice, and add grapefruit segments and cilantro. Add enough reserved grapefruit juice to moisten. Season with salt. To serve, place 3 to 4 tablespoons on each of the avocado halves.

GRAPEFRUIT FENNEL SALSA

Steps:

• 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.

CRANBERRY GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Cut peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit. Cut between the membranes to remove the citrus sections, then cut the sections into small chunks. 2. Place the citrus in a large bowl with the remaining ingredients (cranberries through lime juice). Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Rest the salsa about 1/2 hour, give or take, before serving. Will keep about a day, maybe 2, although it looks best the day it's made. *Sometimes, you just want a little sweeter taste than what some citrus offer. If your lips purse together and you shake your head after the first taste, add a teaspoon or two of agave nectar or sugar to tame the tartness.

GRAPEFRUIT AND VINEGAR-ROASTED BEETS WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, toss beets with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and water. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil; roast until tender and caramelized, about 50 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix parsley, mint, capers, 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar, 1/2 cup oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place grapefruit slices with beets on a platter; drizzle with salsa verde. Season with salt and pepper; serve room temperature.

CHICORY CUPS WITH AVOCADO & PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Scoop out the avocado flesh, cut into small cubes and put into a bowl. Using a serrated knife, cut the skin and pith away from the grapefruit, then segment over the bowl to catch all the juices. Cut the segments into cubes the same size as the avocado and add to the bowl.
• Add the chilli and coriander and season the salsa with olive oil, salt, black pepper and lime juice to taste. The salsa can be made two hours in advance and kept covered in the fridge.
• To serve, separate the larger chicory leaves, then finely chop the core and stir through the salsa. Spoon the salsa into each chicory leaf cup and place on a platter to serve.