Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Fruit 27 Grapefruit Recipes Where This Bold Citrus Shines By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 22, 2022 Trending Videos Photo: Janelle Jones If lemons are sour and oranges sweet, grapefruit picks up the slack in between. The popular citrus fruit comes in white, pink, and red varieties, and is available year round. When shopping for grapefruit, choose ones that are heavy for their size, with smooth, rather than bumpy, skin. These are good indicators that the grapefruit will be juicy. Then enjoy their bright complexity in sweet and savory dishes alike, from cookies and cocktails to salads and mains. 01 of 27 Pomegranate-and-Pink-Grapefruit Punch Nico Schinco A sophisticated non-alcoholic punch that looks as good as it tastes. After pouring a grapefruit-lychee juice mix, top each glass with a drizzle of pomegranate syrup and arils that falls to the bottom, giving the drink a striking ombre look. Top with prosecco if you prefer a lightly boozy drink. View Recipe 02 of 27 Warm Duck Salad with Caramelized Beets Lennart Weibull Use ruby red or oro blanco grapefruits in this colorful and hearty winter salad. They complement the roasted beets, duck breast, and bright herby sauce. View Recipe 03 of 27 Basil-Yogurt Panna Cotta with Grapefruit Gelèe Con Poulos An elegant yet easy dessert that's also naturally gluten-free and no-bake. The grapefruit gelée (think fancy French Jell-O) is chilled until partially set. Then a basil-infused yogurt is added, so the two elements form pretty swirls. View Recipe 04 of 27 Seared Halibut Tacos with Grapefruit-Avocado Salsa Marcus Nilsson Ruby red grapefruit meets avocado, and it's a perfect pairing. This salsa is too good to save for fish tacos and also too good not to serve with them. View Recipe 05 of 27 Black-and-Pink Grapefruit Cookies Paola + Murray Like black-and-white cookies only better: pink grapefruit zest gives these cookies a zing, while the fruit's juice and more zest flavor the pink frosting. View Recipe 06 of 27 Mixed Grapefruit with Ricotta and Cardamom Honey Armando Rafael Simmering honey with crushed green cardamom pods yields an incredible sauce for colorful grapefruit segments and fresh ricotta. View Recipe 07 of 27 Grapefruit and Smoked-Trout "Cobb" Salad Armando Rafael Nutty farro and flaky smoked trout make this elegant take on Cobb salad substantial enough for lunch or dinner. Thinly sliced grapefruit and avocado, crunchy romaine and watercress, and a zingy grapefruit-Dijon vinaigrette complete the dish. View Recipe 08 of 27 Spicy Grapefruit Spritz Christopher Testani This all-ages thirst-quencher gets its heat from thinly sliced jalapeno. Spike it with tequila or mezcal for cocktail hour. View Recipe 09 of 27 Grapefruit and Vinegar-Roasted Beets with Salsa Verde Armando Rafael Contrast makes a simple side dish come alive. Tender, caramelized beets are paired with juicy grapefruit rounds and a briny, herb-packed salsa verde. View Recipe 10 of 27 Spice-Rubbed Fresh Ham with Citrus Glaze Bryan Gardner Grapefruit zest goes into the dry rub for this showstopping ham, and wedges roasted underneath it in the oven make a bright, intensely flavored accompaniment. View Recipe 11 of 27 Salmon Poached in White Wine Romulo Yanes Here, salmon gets a double hit of grapefruit flavor: zest on the fish, and juice-infused hollandaise on top. View Recipe 12 of 27 Citrus Salad with Pomegranate Seeds John Kernick This showstopper (a Martha holiday brunch original) is worth every minute spent peeling, seeding, and scattering. Tackle the prep in stages—the fruit can be segmented one day ahead, and the full salad stored in the fridge for up to eight hours. View Recipe 13 of 27 Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail For extra-special occasions, nothing suits like a signature drink. If the edible flowers don't sell you, the base of grapefruit juice, gin and Lillet Rosé will leave no doubts. (The White Nixon is another favorite.) View Recipe 14 of 27 Grapefruit with Pistachios Don't be fooled by the short ingredient list—this sweet-and-salty brunch dish packs a wallop. View Recipe 15 of 27 Strawberry-Grapefruit Smoothie Grapefruit and strawberry make surprisingly delicious partners in this antioxidant-packed smoothie. Sweet apple and fresh ginger add extra oomph. View Recipe 16 of 27 Bitter Greens, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad Marcus Nilsson This sophisticated salad transforms an assortment of ingredients that includes grapefruit, basil, avocado, poppy seeds, and three types of lettuce (escarole, Belgian endive, and frisée) into a harmonious whole. View Recipe 17 of 27 Veal Scaloppine with Ruby Red Grapefruit Grapefruit juice and segments cut the richness of the buttery pan sauce in this weeknight veal dish that's fancy enough for company. View Recipe 18 of 27 Grapefruit, Salmon, and Avocado Salad Romulo Yanes Sweet-tart grapefruit, buttery avocado, roasted salmon, and crisp greens make a satisfying main dish salad. A super simple lime vinaigrette ties all the flavors together. View Recipe 19 of 27 Broiled Grapefruit A round of blood orange and a caramelized brown-sugar crust make the proverbial "diet plate" anything but plain. You could also dust with confectioners' sugar or add a dollop of yogurt. View Recipe 20 of 27 Jasmine Shortbread Sandwiches with Grapefruit Curd Homemade grapefruit curd is heaven on fragrant jasmine shortbread—but don't stop there. Try it on toast, or stir into yogurt for a snack that feels like a treat. View Recipe 21 of 27 Warm Grapefruit Tea Freshly squeezed ruby red juice is sweetened with honey and infused with cinnamon and allspice. Enjoy this noncaffeinated tea before bed, to soothe a cold, or as an invigorating alternative to spiced apple cider. View Recipe 22 of 27 Seared Scallops with Shaved Fennel, Cucumber, and Grapefruit Yunhee Kim This upside-down salad anchors itself atop tender pan-seared scallops. Zest, juice, and chunks of grapefruit as garnish ensure bright flavor in every bite. View Recipe 23 of 27 Grapefruit and Mint Mojito The classic mojito gets a tart update from grapefruit-infused rum. Add splashes of mint syrup and seltzer, and you'll wonder why you ever had this cocktail any other way. View Recipe 24 of 27 Watercress, Pink Grapefruit, and Walnut Salad Yunhee Kim A sesame-lime vinaigrette lends this tangle of watercress an Asian flair, while the grapefruit adds its lively punch. View Recipe 25 of 27 Poppy Seed Grapefruit Torte Dana Gallagher White chocolate mousse and grapefruit are sandwiched between layers of rich poppy-seed-raisin cake in this impressive dessert, a celebration in itself. Did we mention there's Campari involved? View Recipe 26 of 27 Miniature Grapefruit Souffles with Ginger Fresh ginger and Greek yogurt liven up these single-serving soufflés, while sugar and egg yolks tame grapefruit's trademark bite. The result is a balanced, sophisticated, and memorable dessert. View Recipe 27 of 27 Red Grapefruit Sorbet STEVEN FREEMAN This bracing sorbet is the ideal end to a heavy winter meal. Don't fear the the addition of freshly ground black pepper—it won't hit you right away but will linger pleasantly on the back of your tongue. 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