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Grapefruit and Basil Relish

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on October 18, 2011

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Grapefruit and Basil Relish

Ingredients

2 red grapefruit, rind and pith removed and segments cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1 cup)½ small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place grapefruit in fine-mesh strainer set over medium bowl and drain for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice from bowl; whisk in shallot, basil, lemon juice, and oil. Stir in grapefruit and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Grapefruit and Basil Relish
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Grapefruit and Basil Relish

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

2 red grapefruit, rind and pith removed and segments cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
½ small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

2 red grapefruit, rind and pith removed and segments cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
½ small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

2 red grapefruit, rind and pith removed and segments cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
½ small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Why This Recipe Works

This is an easy relish whose acidity and flavors balance rich fish like salmon.

Instructions

  1. Place grapefruit in fine-mesh strainer set over medium bowl and drain for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice from bowl; whisk in shallot, basil, lemon juice, and oil. Stir in grapefruit and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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