Red Snapper with Citrus Salsa Recipe

Name: Red Snapper with Citrus Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ruby red grapefruit; 2 navel oranges; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon finely minced green jalapeno pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 6 fresh basil leaves, slivered; Vegetable oil, for the broiler pan; 6 red snapper fillets (each about 6 ounces); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 6 basil sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 ruby red grapefruit
2 navel oranges
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon finely minced green jalapeno pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, slivered
Vegetable oil, for the broiler pan
6 red snapper fillets (each about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 basil sprigs, for garnish

1
Prepare the salsa: Cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit and the oranges.
2
With the fruit standing on a flat end, carefully slice off the remaining peel, from top to bottom, taking as much of the white pith as possible.
3
Carefully slice between the membranes to section the fruit.
4
Place the sections and any juice in a bowl, and then squeeze the grapefruit and orange halves over the bowl to extract any remaining juice.
5
Fold in the remaining salsa ingredients; Set it aside.
6
Position a rack 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
7
Lightly oil a broiler pan with vegetable oil.
8
Place the fish, flesh side up, in the broiler pan, and brush the fillets with the olive oil.
9
Drizzle the lime juice over them, and season with salt and pepper.
10
Broil until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes.
11
Place a snapper fillet in the center of each dinner plate, and spoon the salsa over them.
12
Garnish each portion with a basil sprig, and serve immediately.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ruby red grapefruit, 2 navel oranges, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Red Snapper with Citrus Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Red Snapper with Citrus Salsa

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