Grapefruit Jalapeno Mignonette Recipes

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH JALAPENO-HERB MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high for direct grilling.
• Stir together the vinegar, lime juice, honey, onions, jalapeno, chopped herbs and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Remove the tops of the oysters over a bowl, catching any of the oyster liquor that comes out. Add the liquid back to the bottom shell with the oyster. Put on the grill and grill until the liquid just begins to simmer but the oysters are still a little raw in the center, about 4 minutes. Carefully remove with tongs to a platter and top each oyster with a teaspoon of the mignonette.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITAS

Steps:

• If you like a salt rim on the glasses, rub the lime around the edge of the glass and then dip the rim of each glass lightly in a plate of kosher salt. Set aside to dry.
• Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and ice in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher and stir in the tequila. If youre not serving the margaritas in salted glasses, stir 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the pitcher of margaritas. Believe me, it will make a difference!
• Serve ice cold.

MIGNONETTE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar until well blended. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before using. Mignonette will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

SWEET ONION MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• Peel the onions and slice them in half.
• Using a cheese grater over a plate, grate the onions into fine mince, being sure to save the onion juice as well.
• Add grated onion and juice to the vinegar. Season with pepper.
• Chill and serve ice cold with your favorite oysters.

GRAPEFRUIT-JALAPENO SODA

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 jalapeno (with seeds) in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then strain. Add seltzer.
• For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.