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Fish Tacos with Preserved Grapefruit Salsa

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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:25 mins

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Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1medium red grapefruit1ripe avocado, diced1small shallot, minced2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro1tablespoonpreserved grapefruit paste (see Tip)2tablespoonsgrapeseedorcanola oil, divided1poundmild fish fillets, such as cod, halibutorrockfish¼teaspoonkosher salt¼teaspoonground pepper½cupshredded cabbage86-inch corn tortillas, warmed (see Tip)

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Ingredients

1medium red grapefruit

1ripe avocado, diced

1small shallot, minced

2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro

1tablespoonpreserved grapefruit paste (see Tip)

2tablespoonsgrapeseedorcanola oil, divided

1poundmild fish fillets, such as cod, halibutorrockfish

¼teaspoonkosher salt

¼teaspoonground pepper

½cupshredded cabbage

86-inch corn tortillas, warmed (see Tip)

DirectionsUsing a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from grapefruit. Working over a medium bowl, cut grapefruit segments from their surrounding membranes, dropping them into the bowl; discard the membranes and any seeds. Add avocado, shallot, cilantro, preserved grapefruit paste and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to combine.Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook until lightly browned and starting to flake, 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on thickness.Serve the fish, salsa and cabbage in tortillas.Tips:Make your ownpreserved citrus pastewith this recipe. If you don’t want to preserve your own citrus, grab a jar of preserved lemons at the grocery store. Rinse the citrus to remove excess salt. Puree in a food processor or blender. Refrigerate the paste for up to 1 year.Heat tortillas, one at a time, directly on a burner or in a hot pan until blistered in spots. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in a barely damp, clean kitchen towel or paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.)Associated Recipe:Preserved Citrus PasteOriginally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

Directions

Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from grapefruit. Working over a medium bowl, cut grapefruit segments from their surrounding membranes, dropping them into the bowl; discard the membranes and any seeds. Add avocado, shallot, cilantro, preserved grapefruit paste and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to combine.Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook until lightly browned and starting to flake, 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on thickness.Serve the fish, salsa and cabbage in tortillas.Tips:Make your ownpreserved citrus pastewith this recipe. If you don’t want to preserve your own citrus, grab a jar of preserved lemons at the grocery store. Rinse the citrus to remove excess salt. Puree in a food processor or blender. Refrigerate the paste for up to 1 year.Heat tortillas, one at a time, directly on a burner or in a hot pan until blistered in spots. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in a barely damp, clean kitchen towel or paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.)Associated Recipe:Preserved Citrus Paste

Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from grapefruit. Working over a medium bowl, cut grapefruit segments from their surrounding membranes, dropping them into the bowl; discard the membranes and any seeds. Add avocado, shallot, cilantro, preserved grapefruit paste and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to combine.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook until lightly browned and starting to flake, 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Serve the fish, salsa and cabbage in tortillas.

Tips:

Make your ownpreserved citrus pastewith this recipe. If you don’t want to preserve your own citrus, grab a jar of preserved lemons at the grocery store. Rinse the citrus to remove excess salt. Puree in a food processor or blender. Refrigerate the paste for up to 1 year.

Heat tortillas, one at a time, directly on a burner or in a hot pan until blistered in spots. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in a barely damp, clean kitchen towel or paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.)

Associated Recipe:

Preserved Citrus Paste

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)387Calories17gFat35gCarbs25gProtein

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