Best Island Salsa Recipes

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
• Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

KEVIN NURSE'S JERK RED SNAPPER AND ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Put all the spices, garlic, scallions, peppers, lime juice, salt, to taste, and a dash of soy sauce in a blender. Combine ingredients with oil to make a paste. Score the fish, and then rub the marinade into the fish. Place in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the snapper from the bag and place on a greased grill, cooking each side for 7 minutes without flipping.
• While the fish is cooking, brush the zucchini with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Put zucchini slices and whole bell peppers on grill, cooking until the zucchini is tender and red pepper blackened. Set zucchini aside and let the red pepper steam in a covered bowl for a few minutes before removing the skins. Serve vegetables with the whole fish, garnished with Island Salsa.
• Combine the chopped the fruit and onion in a bowl. Stir in the red wine vinegar and cilantro. Then add salt and pepper, to taste. The salsa will be served on the side to cool off the spice of the fish.

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Strain the pineapple; reserve the juice. Place the pineapple in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
• Place the pineapple juice in a shallow nonmetal dish.
• Add the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Mix well.
• Add the chicken and turn to coat all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat the grill or broiler. Coat the grill rack or broiler pan with no-stick spray.
• Remove the pineapple from the refrigerator. Add the onions, brown sugar, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro. Mix well. Let stand at room temperature.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve the marinade. Grill or broil 4" from the heat for 5 minutes.
• Turn and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Check by inserting the tip of a sharp knife into 1 breast.
• Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
• Pour over the chicken.
• Top with the salsa.
• To freeze, pack the cooled cooked chicken and sauce in a freezer-quality plastic container.
• Pack the salsa in a separate freezer-quality plastic container.
• To use, thaw both overnight in the refrigerator, Cover the chicken and microwave on high power for, 3 minutes.

GRILLED COCONUT SHRIMP KABOBS WITH ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Peel,and devein shrimp, retaining tails; set aside.
• Combine coconut milk,juice,garlic,peppers & seasonings; pour over shrimp; marinate no more than 1 hour.
• Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks on skewers; broil or grill 3 minute per side or until shrimp is done.
• Arrange coconut shrimp on large lettuce leaves on individual serving plates.
• Mix salsa ingredients in a medium sized bowl, chill 1 hour; serve as a side to the Shrimp Kabobs.

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH PEACH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• marinate Chicken in mojo for atleast 1 hour (preferably all day) rub island spice, and cumin onto chicken with a little salt/pepper to taste. grill. While it's grilling combine salsa ingredients. Serve Chicken over rice with a spoonful of the salsa on top. Salsa + tortilla chips make a good additional side

TODAY’S LEAN: ISLAND BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH QUICK MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• -Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, vegetable broth, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. -While the soup is simmering combine the reserved 2 tablespoons onion in a bowl with the mango, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside. -When ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of the salsa.

ISLAND MOJITO CHICKEN AND RICE WITH SALSA TROPICALE

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients together in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a zipper seal bag. Add chicken breasts and allow to marinade in refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Discard marinade after that time.
• At this point the chicken may either be roasted in the oven at 425 F or cooked on a grill. Cook just until meat is no longer pink in middle. About 20 minutes. Turn once during cooking.
• Rice: Add olive oil to a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid placed over medium heat and warm for one minute,.
• Add rice and saute stirring almost constantly until rice begins to turn clear and just a little brown on the edges.
• Toss in remaining ingredients EXCEPT WATER and saute for one minute.
• Add water, stir and cover tightly.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes. Lift lid and check to ensure rice is thoroughly cooked. If not, recover, turn off heat and let pan remain covered on warm burner for a few minutes. Fluff with fork and remove from heat when rice is tender.
• Salsa: Place diced tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, onion, orange and cilantro in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix the zest and lime, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if desired.
• Pour liquids over fruit and mix well. Let stand at room temp for at least 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve salsa at room temperature. NOTE: Salsa can be made up to 24 hours ahead, mixing liquid and fruit together just before cooking the rice and allow salsa to warm to room temperature.
• To SERVE: Place chicken in center of plate, surround with a circle of rice, place salsa on top of chicken.
• Note: Feel free to adjust seasonings to your liking. Amount of hot pepper can be increased or omitted if you prefer.

JERK RED SNAPPER AND ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Put all the spices, garlic, scallions, peppers, lime juice, salt, to taste, and a dash of soy sauce in a blender. Combine ingredients with oil to make a paste. Score the fish, and then rub the marinade into the fish. Place in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the snapper from the bag and place on a greased grill, cooking each side for 7 minutes without flipping. While the fish is cooking, brush the zucchini with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Put zucchini slices and whole bell peppers on grill, cooking until the zucchini is tender and red pepper blackened. Set zucchini aside and let the red pepper steam in a covered bowl for a few minutes before removing the skins. Serve vegetables with the whole fish, garnished with Island Salsa. Island Salsa: 4 ounces mango, chopped 4 ounces pineapple, chopped 1 star fruit, chopped 2 ounces red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Combine the chopped the fruit and onion in a bowl. Stir in the red wine vinegar and cilantro. Then add salt and pepper, to taste. The salsa will be served on the side to cool off the spice of the fish.

ISLAND TROPICAL SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside.
• Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.
• Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill. Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side.
• Baste shrimp once more before serving.
• Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.
• Warm Fruit Salsa:.
• In sauté pan over medium heat- sauté oil, onions, garlic and jalapeños for 2- 3 minutes.
• Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 - 3 minutes, don't stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.
• Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce. Cook 1 - 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.
• Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.
• Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.

ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with white pepper and salt. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.)

CALYPSO CHICKEN WITH SAUTéED PLANTAINS AND DOWN-ISLAND SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade; sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; sauté 1 minute per side or until browned. Add reserved marinade, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, water, and serrano chile; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Discard chile. Top each chicken breast with tomato mixture; serve with Down-Island Salsa, Sautéed Plantains, and rice. Garnish with thyme sprigs and lime wedges, if desired. Serving Size: 1 chicken breast, 1/3 cup sauce, 2/3 cup salsa, plantain half, and 1/2 cup rice ____________________ To Make Down-Island Salsa: Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Chill at least 2 hours. Recipe Makes: 6 cups Serving Size: 2/3 cup To Make Sautéed Plantains: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add plantains; sauté 1 1/2 minutes per side or until browned. Slice, if desired.

ISLAND PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Trim fat and membrane from tenderloin. Slice and make spears from garlic. Make cuts in meat and insert garlic evenly. Rub mustard all over meat. Sprinkle herbs and salt and pepper over tenderloin. Turn and coat the meat evenly. Tie tenderloin with kitchen string. Refrigerate until 30 minutes until grilling. Make Salsa. Blend sugar and vinegar together over medium heat until sugar has melted. Remove from heat. Add Mango, jalapeno, green onion and cilantro. Stir and refrigerate. Can be made a day ahead. Grill meat over hot coals/grill browning outside. Grill until inside is medium...about 20 minutes. Slice thinly and serve with salsa. The warm seasoned meat and cool tropical salsa is excellent for a summer evening.

SPICY JAMAICAN MEAT PIES WITH ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In large skillet, combine ground beef, onion, chile & garlic. Cook over med to high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked; stirring frequently; then drain fat.
• Add curry powder, thyme, turmeric, pepper, grnd red pepper & salt; mix well.
• Add bread crumbs and water; stir until thickened.
• Separate dough into 8 rectangles, firmly press perforations to seal.
• Place 2 heaping tablespoons of meat mixture on long half of a rectangle. Fold dough over filling & press edges to seal.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; mix well.
• Serve with meat pies.

ISLAND FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Stir and refrigerate until use. Best if used the same day it is made.

SPICY JAMAICAN MEAT PIES WITH ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In large skillet, combine ground beef, onion, chile and garlic cook over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Add curry powder, thyme, turmeric, pepper, ground red pepper and salt mix well. Add bread crumbs and water stir until thickened.Separate dough into 8 rectangles firmly press perforations to seal. Place 2 heaping tablespoons meat mixture on long half of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling press edges to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients mix well. Serve with meat pies.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 760 Protein 30g Carbohydrate 75g Fat 38g Sodium 1580mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Finely chop all ingredients with knife or food processor. Mix well, Add serrano chilies a little at a time to taste.

ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl stir together mango, kiwi fruit, red pepper, onion, cilantro, chile pepper and lime juice. Let stand for 1 hour.2. Drain fruit mixture. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.