Citrus Marinade And Salsa (For Chicken Or Fish)

Serving Size : 1   
Categories : Salsas *Marinades
For Poultry For The Grill

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup [63 ml] lemon juice
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil [12.5 g]
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 medium tomato -- peeled, seeded and chopped
1 green onion -- sliced
1/4 cup [35 g] sliced pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1 tablespoon slivered almonds [6.25 g]

For marinade, in a 1-cup measure combine lemon juice, sherry, oil, oregano, and garlic salt. Set aside 2 tablespoons. Pour remaining into a plastic bag in a bowl; add chicken or fish. Close bag; chill 1 hour, turning once.

For salsa, combine the 2 tablespoons marinade, tomato, green onion, olives, parsley, and almonds. Cover; chill till serving time.

Drain chicken or fish, reserving marinade. Grill till chicken is tender and fish is flaky, turning and brushing often with the marinade. Serve with chilled salsa and avocado slices, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

SOURCE: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, July 1993