POACHED SALMON WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Poached Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa image

Family and friends often request this recipe ahead of time when they know they'll be dining with me. I gladly fill their requests because this is so easy, and the dish is delicious-and it especially pleases those who are counting calories. -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 cups strong brewed green tea
4 fresh basil sprigs
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 fresh cilantro sprigs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
SALSA:
1 large pink grapefruit, sectioned and chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges