Poached Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa

Name: Poached Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

“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, the dish is delicious—and it especially pleases those who are counting calories.” —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

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

Directions

In a large skillet, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add salmon and poach, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Remove salmon with a slotted spoon. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 220 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Green Tea Poached Salmon with Pink Grapefruit Salsa in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011

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dcraver

Mar 19, 2012

My husband and I really enjoy this recipe. The flavor combinations are fantastic. If you like salmon, you must try this!
Mariebel

Feb 12, 2011

I really enjoyed this recipe as a quick weeknight dinner. The grapefruit with the salmon was a surprisingly good combination. I will definitely make again.