Citrus Dip Recipes

CITRUS FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in egg and juices. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping. Serve with fruit.

HONEY, ALMOND, AND CITRUS FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• Beat yogurt and cream cheese together in a bowl. Stir in almond butter, orange juice, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust amounts to your liking.

VEGETABLE BUNDLES WITH TARRAGON-CITRUS DIP

Steps:

• For the dip: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Set aside for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
• For the bundles: Make small bundles of 1 or 2 pieces each of the carrots, peppers and cucumbers. Tie each bundle at the equator with one of the chives, and trim the chive to the appropriate length. Serve alongside the tarragon-citrus dip.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CITRUS DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Coat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. Season both sides of shrimp with salt and black pepper. Place shrimp on hot pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bright pink and cooked through. Sprinkle shrimp with cilantro.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, ginger, cornstarch, and garlic. Set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer 2 minutes, until mixture thickens. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Transfer sauce to a serving bowl. Serve 2/3 of the shrimp with the rice and dipping sauce on the side. Reserve remaining shrimp for wraps, if desired.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CITRUS DIP

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dip banana slices in juice. Alternately thread fruit onto skewers. , In a small bowl, combine yogurt and vanilla. Serve with kabobs.

CITRUS-GINGER MAYO DIP FOR VEGGIES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour or until serving.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and place on platter; surround with various raw veggies, or steamed asparagus (or peeled, cooked prawns).

CITRUS-RICOTTA DIP WITH FIGS, HONEY & BASIL

Steps:

• Combine cheese, 2 Tbsp. figs, 1 Tbsp. basil, zest and dash pepper. Spread into 6- to 7-inch circle on serving plate.
• Top with remaining figs, basil, pepper and honey.
• Serve with crackers.

CITRUS DIP

Steps:

• Mix altogether.
• Chill.