Brunch is Like Lunch Only Better.

Houston is a brunch town. Saturday. Sunday. Thursday. Whenever. Around here, brunch is an event. And there are approximatly a kabillion great brunches around town, but this Sunday, we're having friends over to our house. If only because the Hurricane can run around a bit when he's not so into eating and we're just starting the second round of mimosas.

So, since I'm still in a grapefruit mood, I'm going to pull this recipe out. It's been a while since I made this, so I'll let you know how it goes. If I remember correctly, it's beyond yum.

Citrus Ceviche with Pumpkin Seeds

½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp minced garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
1 lb sushi grade tuna
2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
1 med orange segmented and seeded
½ lg grapefruit segmented and seeded
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tbsp chopped chives

In blender puree together lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon this onto tuna in a bowl. Toss together and add the pumpkin seeds, orange, grapefruit, cilantro and chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (I refrigerate overnight). Serve in a small bowl or martini glass and garnish with tortilla chips. Eat.

Happy weekend.

*The above photo is the cover of the book: Brunch, a Weekend Treat. I first read about the book at Oh Joy! The above recipe is not from this book, nor do I own this book. But if I ever find this book, I will purchase it. Mark my words.