Roasted Citrus Relish Recipes

CITRUS-POMEGRANATE RELISH

Steps:

• Cook sugar undisturbed in a dry medium saucepan over medium-high until a ring around the edges is melted, about 5 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, pull melted sugar in toward the center of saucepan. Continue to cook, pulling melted sugar into the center and reducing heat if sugar begins to smoke, until all sugar is melted and a deep caramel color, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully add vinegar (it will spatter and caramel will seize). Cook sauce over medium heat, stirring, until caramel dissolves; season generously with salt and pepper. If sauce tastes too tart, add more salt a pinch at a time to balance out. Let cool.
• Slice off ends from oranges; set on ends and remove skins and white pith. Slice oranges crosswise into 1/4"-thick rounds. Place in a large bowl; add pomegranate seeds and sauce and toss to coat.
• Do Ahead
• Relish can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Let sit at room temperature 2 hours before serving.

ARTICHOKE-CITRUS RELISH

Steps:

• Remove half the zest from lemon and orange in long strips. Dice small and add to a small saucepan with onion and oil. Bring to a simmer over medium-low and cook until onion is softened, 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut away peel and pith from citrus and discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut out segments, then squeeze juice from membranes. Halve orange segments. Let onion mixture cool to room temperature, then add to bowl. Toss with artichokes and season with salt and pepper. To store, refrigerate, up to 1 week.

SLOW-ROASTED CITRUS SALMON WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in a large baking dish with sliced lemons, orange and thyme (or rosemary, oregano or marjoram), if using.
• Drizzle everything with olive oil and bake until salmon is just turning opaque at the edges and is nearly cooked through, 25 to 35 minutes.
• Toss fresh herbs with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and flaky salt. Serve alongside salmon.

CITRUSY ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEARS AND FIGS

Steps:

• Peel 2 of the garlic cloves, and finely grate or mash to a paste. Grate 1 teaspoon zest from the orange (reserve zested orange and remaining garlic clove for serving).
• In a small bowl, combine garlic and zest with 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Place chicken on a 13-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet, and rub rosemary mixture all over chicken including underneath the skin and inside the cavity. Chill uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Stuff chicken with rosemary sprigs. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil, and roast for 30 minutes.
• Remove baking sheet from oven and carefully arrange pears and figs, cut-side down, on the hot pan. Continue to roast until chicken is cooked through, another 15 to 25 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Roast pears and figs another 5 to 10 minutes, if necessary, until they are caramelized and tender.
• Cut the white pith off the orange, then cut out orange segments into bite-size pieces. Finely grate or mash the remaining garlic clove.
• To serve, transfer figs, pears and chicken to a platter. In the pan with chicken juices, toss orange segments, remaining garlic clove, and a drizzle of sherry vinegar; taste and season with flaky sea salt, if needed. Spoon oranges and pan juices over chicken and fruit on platter, and top with chopped parsley and more flaky sea salt.

CITRUS CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers lengthwise into thin slices, then into fine julienne. Halve the onion lengthwise, then slice into fine julienne. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and julienne. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl, combine well and let stand, covered, 30 minutes or longer. The juice will be salty and spicy, like fresh pickle juice, when ready. Store in the refrigerator up to 48 hours.

CITRUS CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Place chicken in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
• Reserve 1 tablespoon lime juice; pour remaining juice over chicken.
• Seal bag, and shake until chicken is well coated.
• Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
• Combine cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper in a small bowl.
• Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Sprinkle chicken with cumin mixture.
• Coat rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
• Place chicken, skinned sides down, on rack; broil 8 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 25 minutes.
• Turn chicken, and broil 15 additional minutes or until done.
• Set chicken aside, and keep warm.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Place skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add corn, peppers and onions and remaining 1/8 teaspoon red pepper; sauté until corn is lightly browned and tender.
• Spoon corn evenly onto individual serving plates; top each serving with chicken.
• Drizzle evenly with reserved 1 tablespoon lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
• Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.