Welcome to So Think You Can Squeeze? Citrus Season 2!
Over
the next three weeks YOU get to be the one in the judge's seat as you
decide which of our two aspiring citrus chefs has done the best job
with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products.
Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Gav's and Jen's
recipe reviews, compare the pictures, and then vote by telling us what
you think! We will be giving away one KitchenAid stand mixer (!!!!!)
each week for three weeks! (That's THREE, if you are counting at home!)
Your comment below is your entry to win this week's amazing prize!
And because we are in such a giving mood, we'd like you have a bonus entry to win! All you have to do is head on over The Florida Department of Citrus' blog post, A Family Valentine's Day, and leave a comment using your Urban Moms' username.
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This week's recipe is: Skillet Steamed Salmon with Spring Mix Grapefruit Salad.
The grapefruit juice is used to help create a delicate flavour while steaming the salmon. The pan juices
are then used to coat the spring greens completing the dish. Perfect for a luncheon or light dinner.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
2 Florida Ruby Red grapefruits, about 1 kg/2 lbs
25 mL (2 tbsp) unseasoned rice vinegar
15 mL (1 tbsp) minced fresh ginger
10 mL (2 tsp) liquid honey
5 mL (1 tsp) sesame oil
4 salmon portions, skinned, about 142 g/5 oz each
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 L (8 cups) mixed greens
Directions:
1. Cut both ends off grapefruits using a serrated knife. Using sawing motion, cut skin and white pith off and discard. Cut grapefruit between membranes into segments into a large bowl; set aside. Squeeze remaining grapefruit membrane juices into another small bowl. Whisk in rice vinegar, ginger, honey and sesame oil.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and place salmon portions in and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in grapefruit juice mixture over salmon and sprinkle with green onions. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested. Remove salmon to plates, reserving pan juices.
3. Add spring greens to grapefruit segments and toss gently to combine.
4. Pour pan juices over top and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates with salmon and serve.
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories: 320
Protein: 28g
Total fat: 16g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fibre: 4g
Sodium: 124mg
Potassium: 1028mg
See what our Chef #1, JEN of Trend Watch, had to say:
Yum! This is my kind of meal. We are huge, huge fans of salmon at our place. The recipe was very easy to follow and it created a very elegant looking meal. The mild flavours of the grapefruit, ginger and rice vinegar really allowed the salmon to shine (for optimal flavour, I would suggest buying very fresh salmon).
I loved the idea of using the pan juices for the salad dressing and the Florida Ruby Red grapefruit made the meal taste so fresh and healthy. This is definitely one I will keep in my back pocket for when I want to impress guests!
See what our Chef #2, GAV of Chef Dad, had to say:
There are five members of our family and four of us are huge salmon eaters. Usually, we are all about just simply grilling it. Sometimes, my fish eaters can be a little finicky about how their salmon is made and what spices are used etc. so we tend to stick with the plainer variety. But I was excited to test drive a different kind of salmon on the kids. There were slightly less excited, but once they gave in and tried it they enjoyed it so much they all had seconds!
This salmon recipe does such a great job of taking some basic ingredients and flavours, and allowing them to subtly intertwine to create a savoury dish. The salmon is pan fried and simmers in grapefruit juice and green onions. Served atop spring greens tossed with grapefruit segments and the pan drippings, this citrus-y treat was devoured by my kids as quickly as I served it up.
Even my wife...who doesn't eat fish...was almost tempted to try it. But don't worry...I know she won't be able to resist it the next time I serve them up!
Ingredients:
2 Florida Ruby Red grapefruits, about 1 kg/2 lbs
25 mL (2 tbsp) unseasoned rice vinegar
15 mL (1 tbsp) minced fresh ginger
10 mL (2 tsp) liquid honey
5 mL (1 tsp) sesame oil
4 salmon portions, skinned, about 142 g/5 oz each
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 L (8 cups) mixed greens
Directions:
1. Cut both ends off grapefruits using a serrated knife. Using sawing motion, cut skin and white pith off and discard. Cut grapefruit between membranes into segments into a large bowl; set aside. Squeeze remaining grapefruit membrane juices into another small bowl. Whisk in rice vinegar, ginger, honey and sesame oil.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and place salmon portions in and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in grapefruit juice mixture over salmon and sprinkle with green onions. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested. Remove salmon to plates, reserving pan juices.
3. Add spring greens to grapefruit segments and toss gently to combine.
4. Pour pan juices over top and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates with salmon and serve.
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories: 320
Protein: 28g
Total fat: 16g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fibre: 4g
Sodium: 124mg
Potassium: 1028mg
See what our Chef #1, JEN of Trend Watch, had to say:
Yum! This is my kind of meal. We are huge, huge fans of salmon at our place. The recipe was very easy to follow and it created a very elegant looking meal. The mild flavours of the grapefruit, ginger and rice vinegar really allowed the salmon to shine (for optimal flavour, I would suggest buying very fresh salmon).
I loved the idea of using the pan juices for the salad dressing and the Florida Ruby Red grapefruit made the meal taste so fresh and healthy. This is definitely one I will keep in my back pocket for when I want to impress guests!
See what our Chef #2, GAV of Chef Dad, had to say:
There are five members of our family and four of us are huge salmon eaters. Usually, we are all about just simply grilling it. Sometimes, my fish eaters can be a little finicky about how their salmon is made and what spices are used etc. so we tend to stick with the plainer variety. But I was excited to test drive a different kind of salmon on the kids. There were slightly less excited, but once they gave in and tried it they enjoyed it so much they all had seconds!
This salmon recipe does such a great job of taking some basic ingredients and flavours, and allowing them to subtly intertwine to create a savoury dish. The salmon is pan fried and simmers in grapefruit juice and green onions. Served atop spring greens tossed with grapefruit segments and the pan drippings, this citrus-y treat was devoured by my kids as quickly as I served it up.
Even my wife...who doesn't eat fish...was almost tempted to try it. But don't worry...I know she won't be able to resist it the next time I serve them up!
NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! VOTE FOR WHO YOU THINK DID IT BEST!
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I like the look of Gav's...I need to try this!
Gav's looks so yummy and fresh - makes me think of spring. I would like to try this one!
Like the look of Gav's dish this week.
Gav sold me again.
Gav's presentation looks delicious!
Mmm.. yummy idea. Gav gets my vote this week.
I am sold on Gav's. Looks delicious.
Gav's looks fantastic.
Gav's dish looks the best and has my vote
chef GAV gets my vote (again). This recipe looks fantastic...can't wait to try it.
I have to go with Gav on this one! He made it sound and look delicous - YUM!
Gav's gives the best presentation; my vote is for him.
Gav
I vote for Gav this week.
In my book, Gav wins again this week.
His photos look fresher and more moist
I'm not a real fan of grapefruit, but I'm going to have to try this recipe!
Gav, this week.
Gav gets my vote! This will be on the menu this week for sure! Thanks for sharing
I vote for Gav's.
Gav!
Hate to follow the crowd, but I'm voting for Gav too.
Gav!
Gav's.
Gav's; like the presentation better.
Gotta love Gav's presentation!
Sorry gotta say I have to go with the crowd - Gav's looked awesome!!!
Gav's again. The pics are scrumptious!
I will have to go with Gav on this one! Looks fabulous! And I am not a big fish lover.
Ah, I have to vote Gav, too, if only for presentation and how tempting that spring mix looks to me right now. (Might be time for lunch...)
Yum - I love Gav's presentation!
gav this week
Gav's presentation looks great! He gets my vote!!
I like Chef Gav's ! looks delicious
Gav really squeezed it this week with the splendid citrus recipe! A mouthful to say but also a mouthful of delight!
chef Gav's looks impressive
Gav's presentation looks so delicious!
Mmh! this recipe looks yummy and Gav's photos make it look really delicious, so my vote goes to Gav
#2 looks and sounds so yummy, got my vote!
I definitely vote for Gav!
They both look great, but Gav's definitely gets the taste buds going! I have to vote for Gav.
Gav's got my vote!
I don't know if it is just the angle of the photo (as that can make a world of difference) but Chef Gav steals this one hands down.
chef Gav
I'm going with Jen because her raw ingredients look much more appealing than Gav's this time.
Gav made it sound better and look better this week! And I'm not a salmon fan,but I would try this salad with chicken!
I like the look of Chef Gav Salmon over the salad. Looks good.
I vote for Gavs! Yummy!
Gav wins for me!
Gavs looks best---Remember people that diet and healthy doesn't mean no taste---spices and flavors dont add calories so experiment with other nationality herbs and spices... Flavor can go a long way and that diet wont be boring...
Gav's plate appears to be a generous helping of fish and greens with big tangy slices of grapefruit. It looks very inviting.
Gav has my vote this time. His presentation looks more appealing
Gav's look like it's a picture straight out of a cookbook. I'm drooling a bit!
Wow, Chef Gav you have me again - this is exactly how I would have served the salmon, over the salad so the heat from the salmon would wilt the salad a little yummy! Looks great to. Good looking lunch there! (would not work for dinner in my house, but one great lunch for sure!)
Gav wins me over with his lovely presentation every time!
Gav for sure. Looks healthy ad awesome presentation.
Salmon and grapefruit salad is probably one of the best dishes I've ever tried, followed by Chicken breast and grapefruit salad, followed by creamy chocolate cake :) (yes I'm a chocoholic haha).
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I'm voting for Jen this week. Yum!
Jen has my vote.looks fantastic,sounds very refreshing. I will have to try this one.
I'm going to have to go with chef Gav on this one! I'm not a huge fan of salmon, and definitely not a fan of grapefruit, but his presentation makes it look SO yummy. I might even try it! :)
I'm going with Gav this week!
I love the look of GAV's dish
Going to go with Gav on this one! Love Salmon and this recipe sounds and looks delicious... Thank you!
I'm not a huge fan of fish myself, but Gav's presentation makes me want a bite! And let's be honest - fresh citrus flavours add the punch that makes everything better! I think that this recipe just might beat the kids love for frozen fish sticks which is always a good thing - well done Gav!
I have to vote for Gac. His looks SO appealing...and I have never been a fish fan :)
Hi I vote for Chef Gav on this one. I like his photo. Thank you
Gav's looks de-lish!
I vote for chef Gav.
I vote for Gav.
Chef #2, GAV for sure.
My votes for GAV!
GAVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV! :)
Gavs camera really does take better pictures - if Jens color were better the competition would be much tighter. Urbans moms, hook Jen up with a new camera and let the competition really begin :)
Jen has my vote! Looks pretty and appetizing!
Gav!
Gav is my fav!! ;D
Its Chef Gav for me this week.
My choice is Jens recipe.
Chef Gav for sure this week!!
Gotta go with Gav!
Gav has the most appetizing photo so I can only assume that his version of this recipe is the better choice. Looks very tasty. I love both salmon and grapefruit.
I'd have to say Gav too. The picture of his meal is so tasty looking that my mouth began to water! If a picture can do that, it has my vote!
Mmmmm
Chef Gav has it! Love the citrus in the salad.
Maybe it's the photography, but Gav's looks more mouth-watering! Sorry, Jen, your recipe is scrumptious too :)
Gav gets the marks for presentation this week.
My vote is with Jen !
Gav gets my vote
Gav makes it look so appealing,it really wants you to try it.He definately has my vote
Gav is a great photographer! Gotta vote for his!
I like Gav's.
My vote definitely goes to Gav this week. His dish looks really delicious!!
Jen gets my vote
Gav gets my vote!
Gav takes it this week. Presentation is key to mouth-watering-ness!
I'm voting for Jen.
Although I'm not much of a fish eater, Gav's dish looks fabulous and convincing me to try it definately would not be too difficult!
Gav did a beautiful job!
Gav's looks the best to me.
Jen gets my vote!
They both look great, but I would choose Gav's =)
This week Gav's looks the best
Wow Gavs looks awesome as a salmon lover i can't wait to try it!
It's chef Gav for me.
again i am a fan of gavs he does really well with presentation and it looks sooooo good
I like Gavs pictures - nice presentation.
Jen gets my vote! YUM! Tried it last night and I am not a salmon person, and I quite enjoyed it!
Gav's looks great, I love the larger pieces of grapefruit that were included. My vote is for Gav's.
Gav's looks great! Really appealing which is sometimes a feat for fish!
Even though they both sound, and look delicious, I would have to choose Gav's. Guess what I am making for my family for dinner tonight? lol
My vote's for Gav this week!
I definitely love the presentation of Gav's recipe this week! Very appealing!
I think Gav's is best. I do not cook or eat much fish, but this is really one to try.
Gav's dish looks the best
going with gav - salad looks much better
I'm going with Gav!
Voting for Gav
Gav"s looks delicious!! If only I liked salmon I would try it, but I know lots of people who would love it.
I like Gav's version little bit more. Looks awesome!
Gav's dish looks the best and has my vote too, and i am hoping i have not commented yet, i do not remember that i did and i had not shared it yet, so now shared and tweeted, thanks so much
I believe Gav's dish looks the best for presentation and looks so yummy:))