Fish Tacos with Preserved Grapefruit Salsa

Tart preserved grapefruit and fresh grapefruit segments combine with avocado to make a complex salsa that pairs nicely with fish.

Fish Tacos with Preserved Grapefruit Salsa
Photo: Leigh Beisch
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red grapefruit

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • 1 small shallot, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon preserved grapefruit paste (see Tip)

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil, divided

  • 1 pound mild fish fillets, such as cod, halibut or rockfish

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup shredded cabbage

  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed (see Tip)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Serve the fish, salsa and cabbage in tortillas.

Tips:

Make your own preserved citrus paste with 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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387 Calories
17g Fat
35g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 25g 50%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 252mg 11%
Potassium 861mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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