Citrus-Marinade-and-Salsa-For-Chicken-or-Fish

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A zesty dual-purpose condiment perfect for grilling chicken or fish
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This vibrant recipe offers two delicious components in one: a tangy citrus marinade and a fresh, chunky salsa. The marinade combines bright lemon juice, dry sherry, and olive oil to tenderize and flavor chicken or fish before grilling. Meanwhile, the salsa brings together juicy tomatoes, crisp green onions, briny olives, and crunchy slivered almonds for a textural contrast that is both refreshing and savory. It’s an ideal pairing for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners. The acidity cuts through the richness of the grilled protein, while the herbs add an aromatic finish. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this dish brings a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavor to your table without much effort.

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Citrus-Marinade-and-Salsa-For-Chicken-or-Fish

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 104.3

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This vibrant recipe offers two delicious components in one: a tangy citrus marinade and a fresh, chunky salsa. The marinade combines bright lemon juice, dry sherry, and olive oil to tenderize and flavor chicken or fish before grilling. Meanwhile, the salsa brings together juicy tomatoes, crisp green onions, briny olives, and crunchy slivered almonds for a textural contrast that is both refreshing and savory. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal pairing for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners. The acidity cuts through the richness of the grilled protein, while the herbs add an aromatic finish. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this dish brings a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavor to your table without much effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt to create the marinade.
  2. Measure out and set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade for the salsa.
  3. Place your chicken or fish fillets in a plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over them.
  4. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning the meat once halfway through to ensure even flavoring.
  5. While the meat marinates, prepare the salsa by combining the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade with 1 peeled, seeded, and chopped medium tomato, 1 sliced green onion, 1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives, 1 tablespoon snipped parsley, and 1 tablespoon slivered almonds.
  6. Cover the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Remove the chicken or fish from the marinade, reserving the liquid in the bag or dish for basting.
  8. Grill the chicken or fish over medium-high heat, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and the fish is flaky.
  9. Serve the grilled chicken or fish immediately, topped with or alongside the chilled salsa and optional avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 104.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 48.4mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.2g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: citrus, marinade, salsa, grilling, chicken, fish, lemon, sherry, olive oil, tomato, green onion, olives, oregano, garlic, almonds, parsley, summer, bbq, zesty, fresh
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