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    Salmon w/Quinoa & Grapefrt Salad - Core


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    Recipe Introduction


    Salmon Kebobs w/Quinoa & Grapefruit Salad - Core

    Note: Omitting or subbing the honey makes this a fully Core recipe. With honey, count 1 point per serving.

    Difficulty: Medium
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Inactive Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Yield: 4 servings

    List of Ingredients




    Salad:
    1 medium grapefruit
    8 thin slices fresh ginger
    8 tsps extra-virgin olive oil
    3/4 cup quinoa
    1 1/2 cups water
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    2 teaspoons honey
    1 small serrano or jalapeno chile, minced (with seeds for maximum heat)
    2 scallions (both white and green parts), minced
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    Freshly ground black pepper
    Fish:
    1 1/2 pound skinless, center-cut salmon, cut into 2-inch cubes
    Wooden skewers, soaked

    Recipe



    Strip the peel from the grapefruit with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include the bitter white pith. Warm the grapefruit peel, ginger, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the oil starts to bubble, after about 2 minutes, remove from heat. Set the oil aside to steep for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve the oil.
    Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa in a bowl and drain. Put the quinoa in a small saucepan with the water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Set aside off the heat, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork. Cool.

    Segment the grapefruit over a bowl, reserving the segments and juice separately. Whisk 3 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice with the vinegar, honey, and salt to taste in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 5 tsps of the reserved grapefruit oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a stream to make a slightly thick dressing. Season with pepper to taste.

    Toss quinoa with the dressing, chiles, scallions, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

    Preheat a stovetop or outdoor grill to high heat. Thread the salmon cubes onto the skewers. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon grapefruit oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill the skewers, turning as each side browns but the salmon is still moist, about 3 minutes.

    Toss the grapefruit segment into the salad, divide among 4 plates, and top with the salmon kebobs. Serve warm or at room temperature.


 

 

 


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