Grilled Swordfish Recipe With A Mediterranean Twist

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Cut a slit in steak to create a pocket that is open on one side only. In a cup, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice; brush over both sides of fish. Set aside.
• In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Cook spinach in oil until wilted. Remove from heat, and stuff into pocket. Place feta in pocket over spinach.
• Arrange fish on grill, and cook for 8 minutes. Turn over, and continue cooking until cooked through.

SICILIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or stovetop grill until very hot.
• For the sauce, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until almost cooked through. Remove to a flat dish, prick holes in the fish with the tines of a fork, and pour the lemon sauce over the fish while it¿s still hot. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• When ready to serve, place the swordfish on dinner plates or a serving platter, pile the arugula on top, drizzle with the sauce from the fish, and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest. Serve warm.

GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• In a small heavy pan, heat oil with annatto seeds or turmeric. Bring to a simmer and turn off heat. Allow to steep for 30 minutes.
• If using annatto seeds, strain and reserve for another use. If using turmeric, it will have settled to the bottom; do not disturb it. Arrange fish in shallow nonreactive pan. Pour oil over fish and turn to coat. (If using turmeric, pour carefully so turmeric stays in the pan.)
• Refrigerate at least one hour, turning the fish from time to time; for best color, refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare an outdoor or top-of-the-stove grill for moderate heat. Drain fish and season with pepper. Grill on both sides, following Canadian rule: measure fish at thickest point and cook 10 minutes to the inch. Serve the fish with the salsa and plantains, garnished with lime wedges.