Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - University Village (2746 NE 45th St)

Grilled Shrimp + Grapefruit, Avocado & Red Cabbage Salad

A bright winter salad that leans into WA February citrus season. Juicy grapefruit, creamy avocado, and crunchy cabbage are excellent with grilled shrimp.

Ingredients

  • Grapefruit (from Simple Truth Organic® Fresh Grapefruit Bag) 1 large, segmented $6.49/3 lb bag
  • Red Cabbage 2 cups, thinly sliced $1.99/lb
  • Fresh Large Ripe Avocado (sale) 1, sliced $2.50 each
  • Taylor Farms Sliced Green Onions 2 Tbsp $2.79
  • Extra Large EZ Peel Shrimp 21/25 (sale) 1/2–3/4 lb, peeled/deveined $7.99/lb
  • Olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Honey 1 tsp (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Chili flakes (optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Make dressing: Whisk 1 Tbsp grapefruit juice (from the segmented fruit), 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, pinch of salt/pepper, and 1 tsp honey (optional).
  2. Grill shrimp: Toss shrimp with a little oil, salt, pepper. Grill on medium-high 2–3 minutes per side until opaque.
  3. Assemble: Toss cabbage with dressing. Top with grapefruit segments, avocado, green onions, and grilled shrimp. Finish with chili flakes if you like.

Health notes: High in vitamin C and fiber; keep it lighter by using minimal oil and skipping added sugar.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc; also great with sparkling water + grapefruit wedge.

Stovetop Grapefruit-Mustard Glazed Pork Loin

A fast stove-top glaze that turns grapefruit into a tangy-sweet sauce for sale pork loin. Great with roasted broccoli/cauliflower or green beans.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless (sale) 12 oz, sliced into 2 chops or medallions $2.99/lb
  • Grapefruit 1 (zest + 1/2 cup juice) $6.49/3 lb bag
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion (sale) 1/2 small, thinly sliced $1.29/lb
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Honey 1–2 tsp
  • Olive oil 1 Tbsp
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Juice grapefruit to get about 1/2 cup; zest a little (optional).
  2. Sear pork: Season pork with salt/pepper. Sear in 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high 2–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to 145°F; remove to plate.
  3. Soften onion in the same pan 2–3 minutes.
  4. Glaze: Add grapefruit juice, 1 tsp Dijon, and 1–2 tsp honey. Simmer 3–5 minutes until syrupy. Stir in a pinch of zest if using.
  5. Return pork to pan 30–60 seconds to coat, then serve with sauce spooned over top.

Health notes: Protein-forward; control sugar by using honey sparingly.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or Pinot Gris.

Grapefruit-Ginger Hot Citrus Tea

A warm, comforting winter sip using in-season citrus. Quick on the stove, great for chilly WA evenings.

Ingredients

  • Grapefruit 1, juiced (about 1/2–3/4 cup) $6.49/3 lb bag
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - each 1/2 lemon, juiced $1.69
  • Ginger Root (or Spice World peeled ginger) 1-inch piece, sliced $4.99/lb (ginger root listed)
  • Honey 1–2 tsp (to taste)
  • Water 2 cups
  • Pinch of salt tiny pinch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups water and sliced ginger to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Turn off heat. Stir in grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and honey to taste.
  3. Add a tiny pinch of salt if you want the citrus to taste ‘rounder.’
  4. Serve warm. (Optional: chill and serve over ice for a grapefruit-ginger refresher.)

Health notes: Vitamin C boost; keep sugar low by sweetening lightly (or not at all).

Drink pairing: This is the drink—pair with a simple salad or roast chicken.

Shopping list
  • Grapefruit (from Simple Truth Organic® Fresh Grapefruit Bag) 1 large, segmented
  • Red Cabbage 2 cups, thinly sliced
  • Fresh Large Ripe Avocado (sale) 1, sliced
  • Taylor Farms Sliced Green Onions 2 Tbsp
  • Extra Large EZ Peel Shrimp 21/25 (sale) 1/2–3/4 lb, peeled/deveined
  • Olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp
  • Honey 1 tsp (optional), 1–2 tsp, 1–2 tsp (to taste)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Chili flakes (optional) pinch
  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless (sale) 12 oz, sliced into 2 chops or medallions
  • Grapefruit 1 (zest + 1/2 cup juice), 1, juiced (about 1/2–3/4 cup)
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion (sale) 1/2 small, thinly sliced
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - each 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Ginger Root (or Spice World peeled ginger) 1-inch piece, sliced
  • Water 2 cups
  • Pinch of salt tiny pinch (optional)

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