Grilled Swordfish With Salsa Fresca Recipes

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine the lemon zest, garlic, 1 cup olive oil, the thyme and Ottoman spice in a bowl; mix well. Divide the marinade between two 1-gallon zip-top bags, then divide the swordfish between the bags. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Preheat a grill to high and oil the grates. Grill the red onion and jalapeno until marked, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the red onion to a bowl, top with the vinegar and cover with plastic wrap, trapping the steam inside to finish the cooking process. Peel, seed and chop the jalapeno.
• Make the salsa verde: Combine the jalapeno, parsley, cilantro, mint, lime juice and remaining 1 cup olive oil in a bowl. Once cool enough to touch, remove the onion from the vinegar and coarsely chop, then add both the vinegar and the onion to the salsa verde; season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and combine well.
• Remove the swordfish from the marinade, shake off the excess and season with kosher salt. Reduce the grill heat to medium. Grill the swordfish 2 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees and grill 2 more minutes to create crosshatch grill marks, then flip and grill until just opaque, about 2 more minutes. Increase the grill heat to high. Grill the halved lemons and the avocados cut-side down until marked, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Dress the watercress with some of the salsa verde on a platter. Top with the swordfish, avocado and more salsa. Garnish with the grilled lemons. Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH MOROCCAN CHARMOULA

Steps:

• In a bowl combine cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Whisk well. Add olive oil slowly. Add parsley and cilantro. Reserve 1/4 of charmoula. Add peppers, lemon, tomatoes and olives to remaining charmoula to make a relish. Place swordfish on sheet pan. Rub with salt, pepper and reserved charmoula. Grill swordfish on medium heat until just cooked through. Remove fish from heat and arrange on platter. Top with charmoula relish.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• In ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, place fish steaks. In small bowl, mix remaining fish ingredients; pour over fish. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to marinate. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Place fish on rack in broiler pan.
• Broil fish with tops about 4 inches from heat about 16 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade after 8 minutes, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve fish with salsa.

CITRUS SWORDFISH WITH CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• Make the salsa: In a medium-size bowl, combine oranges, pineapple chunks, mango, minced jalapenos, 3 tablespoons orange juice, diced red bell pepper, sugar, and cilantro. Mix well, and refrigerate covered.
• In a non-reactive bowl, mix 1/2 cup orange juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and pineapple juice concentrate. Place swordfish steaks in bowl, and turn to coat well. Marinate the swordfish in the mixture for 30 minutes.
• Prepare an outside grill with oiled rack set 6 inches from the heat source. On a gas grill, set the heat to medium-high.
• Grill the swordfish on each side for a total time of about 12 to 15 minutes, until opaque in the center. Serve the grilled fish with the salsa.

SWORDFISH WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place vinegar in shallow nonmetal dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag. Add fish, turning to coat with vinegar. Make Strawberry Salsa.
• Drain fish; discard vinegar. Cover and grill fish 4 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove fish to platter. Immediately top with salsa.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH SMOKY TOMATO-ANCHOVY SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill. (Alternatively, use a cast-iron skillet or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.) Place swordfish steaks on a baking sheet and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon olive oil and rub with fingers to coat. Leave at room temperature.
• In a mixing bowl, put vinegar, smoked paprika, tomato paste and garlic. Stir to dissolve tomato paste. Add onion, sweet pepper, chiles and 4 chopped anchovy fillets, and stir everything together. Add pinch of salt and ½ to ¾ cup olive oil and stir again.
• Add cherry tomatoes, lightly season with salt and pepper, then gently fold them into the mixture. Leave to marinate about 10 minutes.
• Grill the swordfish steaks over medium-hot coals for about 4 minutes per side. Remove when you see juices begin to rise on second side.
• Transfer to plates or a large platter. Stir salsa and spoon generously over fish. Sprinkle with oregano. Garnish with whole anchovy fillets. Surround with a generous amount of arugula and serve.

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients, except the swordfish and salsa, in a mixing bowl.
• Place the fish in a resealable container.
• Pour the marinade over the swordfish and move the fish around to make sure it is evenly covered.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
• Start the coals in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill.
• Place the swordfish steaks on the grill and leave undisturbed until grill marks form.
• Then, rotate the fish 90 degrees to create a second set of marks.
• After about 4 minutes, turn the fish to cook on the other side for another 4 minutes, or until firm but still juicy.
• To serve: Place 1 steak on each plate and top with a generous spoonful of the salsa.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH A GRILLED MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Grill the corn, rotating occasionally, until charred, about 10 minutes. Cut the kernels from the cob. Meanwhile, grill the mangoes on each side until charred, about 2 minutes per side. Place the mangoes on a cutting board and let cool slightly, then rough chop and combine in a bowl with the corn, limes, lime juice, red onion, habanero, cilantro, avocado and salt.
• Combine the ancho chile powder, coriander and salt in a bowl. Brush the fish on both sides with the olive oil. Sprinkle the swordfish with the spice rub. Grill the swordfish until the outside is nicely charred and the interior is cooked through, about 4 minutes a side, depending on the thickness.
• Place the swordfish on plates, then season with salt and pepper and divide the salsa among them. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and some additional cilantro.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Pour dressing over fish in shallow glass dish; turn fish over to coat both sides of each steak with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Grill fish 6 to 8 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Serve fish with the papaya mixture.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH NECTARINE-ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. (If using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 5 to 6 seconds.)
• Toss nectarines and onions with oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Grill nectarines and onions, turning often, until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve juices in bowl. Transfer nectarines and onions to a cutting board, and let cool slightly.
• Combine mustard, vinegar, and chile in the reserved bowl. Cut nectarines and onions into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Add to bowl. Stir in mint, and season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly coat both sides of each swordfish steak with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut each fish steak in half, and transfer to a serving platter. Top with nectarine-onion salsa.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix together salsa ingredients and chill.
• Season swordfish steaks with salt and pepper.
• Coat grill rack with cooking oil spray before heating; prepare grill.
• Make basting mixture of equal parts olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice.
• Grill swordfish over medium-hot coals (350-400 degrees) for approximately 6-8 minutes per side, according to the thickness of the fish, or until fish flakes easily.
• Baste frequently with oil/lime mixture.
• Serve swordfish topped with mango salsa, or as a condiment.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH FRESH TOMATO-HERB SALSA

Steps:

• Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add tomatoes and blanch 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover with cold water; cool. Peel tomatoes. Cut in half; squeeze out juices. Chop tomatoes; transfer to bowl. Add herbs, shallot, vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush fish with oil. Sprinkle with generous amount of peppercorns and salt. Grill until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Spoon tomato salsa over and serve.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH SMOKED TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Divide the swordfish into four pieces of equal size. Place it in a dish that will hold it in a single layer.
• Combine the juice of one lime with the cumin, one-fourth cup of olive oil and salt and Cayenne pepper to taste. Pour over the fish and turn it to coat all sides. Marinate about 45 minutes.
• Preheat grill or broiler. Brush the tomato and onion slices with the remaining olive oil and grill or broil them until they just begin to sear. Remove from grill, allow to cool slightly.
• Finely chop the tomatoes and onions and combine with the scallions, coriander and remaining lime juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Grill or broil the fish to the desired degree of doneness. It should take about eight minutes for medium.
• Check seasonings of salsa. Serve the fish with a topping of the salsa on each portion.