Grapefruit Chermoula Recipe

Grapefruit Chermoula Recipe

  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
  • 1/2 small preserved lemon, flesh discarded, peel finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
  • 2 teaspoons harissa paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  1. Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from grapefruit; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze in juice from membranes as needed to make 2 tablespoons juice; discard membranes and reserve any extra juice for another use. Coarsely chop segments; return to bowl.
  2. Combine shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes (this will mellow shallot and garlic). Mix in grapefruit, preserved lemon peel, cilantro, oil, ginger, harissa, cumin, honey, and tomato paste; season with salt and pepper.