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Got this new barbecue and it came with a rotisserie attachment so more of that later. Tonight we grilled halibut and with the amazing fruit that is so abundant here is San Diego I opted for a fresh papaya salsa. Mangoes are too messy to deal with and I love the taste of a cold chunky papaya with lemon.  As a side dish I made some steamed Jasmine rice with turmeric for color and the meal was set!

• 1 lb halibut fillet
• 1 lime
• cayenne pepper
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Salsa:

• 2 papayas, seeded and cubed
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• red and green bell peppers, chopped small dice
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp chopped jalapeno rings

Seed the papaya, and make slices vertically and horizontally in the flesh without going through the peel. Scoop out the papaya and place in a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and let sit in the refrigerator for at least half an hour. In the meantime you can start the rice and clean the fish.

Put the grill on at high heat for at least 5 minutes. Grate the zest of the lime and set aside. Rinse the halibut and pat dry. On a platter squeeze the juice of the lime over the fish. Sprinkle the lime zest, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper on top.

Place the fish on a aluminum foil with enough to fold over and seal into a pouch to cook. Place on the grill for 7 minutes on medium heat. Remove from the grill or when the fish appears flaky when pressed. Top with the papaya salsa and serve with steamed rice that had 1/2 tsp of turmeric put in the boiling water prior.

Tags: halibut, papaya
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This is a easy recipe for a flavorful fruit salsa with a kick. Refrigerate at least 12 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.

• 1 large papaya, seeded and cubed
• 5 tomatillos, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, chopped
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 2 tbsp jalapeno rings, chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly to incorporate completely. Season to taste and refrigerate at least 12 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.

Tags: papaya, salsa, tomatillo
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One of my favorite fruits, papaya, is mixed here with sweet crab meat and curry. Placed back in the papaya “bowl” made from the peel.

• 2 ripe papayas
• 2 cups flaked cooked crab meat
• 2 tbsp finely chopped green onion tops or chives
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
• mint for garnish

Cut the papayas in half lengthwise and carefully remove all seeds. Use a melon baller and scoop out the papaya pulp. Be careful not rip the skin which will be the shell for the meal.

In a frying pan toast the sunflower seeds lightly and let cool. In a mixing bowl lightly toss the toasted seeds, crab meat, chives, lemon juice and curry powder with the papaya balls and mix well. Divide the mixture evenly between the 4 papaya shells and garnish with the mint sprig. Serve as a side dish or light salad with dinner or lunch.

Tags: crab, papaya
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