Best 3 Fennel Orange Salsa Recipes

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Fennel orange salsa is a refreshing and flavorful salsa that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh fennel, oranges, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers. The fennel and oranges give the salsa a sweet and slightly anise-like flavor, while the red onion and cilantro add a bit of spice and freshness. The jalapeno peppers give the salsa a slight kick of heat, but you can adjust the amount of peppers you use to suit your own taste. Fennel orange salsa is a great addition to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or simply served with chips.

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GRILLED FISH WITH ORANGE-FENNEL SALSA



Grilled Fish with Orange-Fennel Salsa image

Categories     Fish     Fruit     Onion     Vegetable     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Orange     Fennel     Fall     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
3 oranges
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
4 6- to 8-ounce rockfish or sea bass fillets

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, cilantro, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, ginger and sugar in medium bowl. Cut peel and white pith from oranges; discard. Holding oranges over bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Add fennel and onion; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix 3 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and garlic in glass pie dish. Turn fish in oil mixture to coat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Grill until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Spoon salsa over.

GRILLED SALMON WITH FENNEL ORANGE SALSA



Grilled Salmon with Fennel Orange Salsa image

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Olive     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Orange     Salmon     Fennel     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the salsa
1 cup finely diced fennel bulb (sometimes called anise) plus 1 tablespoon minced fennel leaves
1/2 cup finely diced orange sections
10 picholine olives (available at specialty foods shops) or other green olives, pitted and minced
2 tablespoons drained bottled small capers
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
eight 1/4-pound pieces of skinned salmon fillet
32 radicchio leaves (about 3 or 4 heads)

Steps:

  • Make the salsa:
  • In a bowl stir together the fennel bulb and leaves, the diced orange, the olives, the capers, the juices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small bowl stir together the oil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Put the salmon on a large platter, pour the oil mixture over it, and let the salmon marinate, turning it once, for 10 minutes.
  • Grill the salmon, skinned sides down, on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals or in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat for 5 minutes, turn it, and grill it for 3 minutes more, or until it is just cooked through. Arrange 4 of the radicchio leaves on each of 8 heated plates, put a piece of salmon in the center, and top it with some of the salsa.

FENNEL-ORANGE SALSA



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I love orange salsa! Its sweet and tangy flavor profile goes well with ham, pork and poultry around the holidays. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large navel oranges
1 medium fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand orange upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from orange. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Finely chop oranges; add to bowl with reserved juices., Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

- For a sweeter salsa, use blood oranges. - For a more savory salsa, use Cara Cara oranges. - If you like spicy salsa, add a jalapeño pepper. - Use fresh fennel for the best flavor. - If you don't have fresh fennel, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried fennel seeds. - Taste the salsa before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. - Serve the salsa immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Fennel-orange salsa is a refreshing and flavorful salsa that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or spicy, this salsa is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new salsa recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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