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Ginger Grapefruit Salmon

Tangy grapefruit and warm ginger combine to create a tropical marinade for this healthy Grapefruit Salmon that is the perfect summer meal.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

  • 2 6 oz salmon filets
  • 1 large grapefruit, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Place salmon filets in a large shallow dish.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk grapefruit zest, juice, and pulp with remaining ingredients, except cornstarch.
  3. Cover salmon with marinade mix and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add salmon and all of the marinade. Bring liquid to a simmer, and simmer salmon 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until fish flakes when pricked with a fork.
  5. When fish is cooked, remove from pan. Whisk cornstarch into remaining sauce. Simmer until mixture begins to thicken.
  6. Top salmon with sauce for serving.