- Supreme 2 large grapefruits. Supreme means to cut away the skin and the white pith and segment into wedges by removing the membranes and seeds. Here's a good set of photos that explains it.
- Reserve any of the juices that come out during this process and also to squeeze the remaining membranes into a bowl to get all the juice out. Set the juice aside and / or drink it. The juice is not needed for this recipe.
Fry the olives and rosemary
- Pour 1" vegetable oil into a small heavy pan.
- Heat oil over medium heat to 350F and add rosemary sprigs. Fry ~ 20-30 seconds and transfer to a paper towel and add a pinch of salt.
- After removing rosemary, add olives ~ fry ~ 4 minutes (or until the bubbling stops) over a low to medium sizzling heat.
- If oil is splashing everywhere and you are scared, you need to turn the burner way down and use a splatter guard
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- Remove olives and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Cut the olives in half when cool.
- Remove rosemary from stem and chop when cool.
- Place the grapefruit wedges in a medium bowl and add olives, rosemary and olive oil. Add salt to taste. Stir and serve. Happy Eating! Beckie