Ginger Grapefruit Salmon
Tangy grapefruit and warm ginger combine to create a tropical marinade for this healthy Grapefruit Salmon that is the perfect summer meal.
Ginger Grapefruit Salmon: An Unlikely Combination
Who would have thought that such an interesting flavor combination would turn out oh so good.
The tartness of the grapefruit combined with spicy ginger and sweetened with a bit of sugar creates a bright and tropical marinade and sauce for this simmered salmon.
A Little Bit About Salmon
Can I talk about salmon for a minute?
Salmon is a fantastic addition to your diet due to its high levels of protein and omega-3s. It is also very high in Vitamin D, which is important to be getting from our foods during the winter, when we aren't getting as much of our daily dose from sunlight.
I don't know if you've ever wondered why salmon has its beautiful pink color. I know I have. Turns out, it comes from the krill and tiny shellfish that the salmon eat. Talk about turning the color of what you eat!
Ginger Grapefruit Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 6 oz salmon filets
- 1 large grapefruit, zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Place salmon filets in a large shallow dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk grapefruit zest, juice, and pulp with remaining ingredients, except cornstarch.
- Cover salmon with marinade mix and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add salmon and all of the marinade. Bring liquid to a simmer, and simmer salmon 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until fish flakes when pricked with a fork.
- When fish is cooked, remove from pan. Whisk cornstarch into remaining sauce. Simmer until mixture begins to thicken.
- Top salmon with sauce for serving.
Sarah founded Curious in 2010 as a way to save her recipe creations and share culinary experiences. Her love for cultural cuisines was instilled early by her French Canadian Grandmother. Her experience in the kitchen and in recipe development comes from over 10 years working in professional kitchens. She has traveled extensively and enjoys bringing the flavors of her travels back to create easy-to-make recipes.
I made this last night and it was fantastic! I made it with Sword Fish Steaks. I cheated and used the pureed Ginger in a jar, and and subst. with a small bit of garlic powder. This was fantastic! Served it with couscous and sauteed baby broccoli!
I usually cook with lemons or Oranges but This was fantastic!
So glad you enjoyed it!
This sounds delicious, I'll have to try it. It's great to have alternative ways to fix fish and make meals interesting. Ginger is also extremely good for you.