Swordfish Wraps With Jalapeno Lime Cream Cheese Recipes

THAI SWORDFISH WRAPS

Steps:

• CHILE GARLIC SAUCE (MAKE AHEAD):.
• Combine sugar, water, vinegar, and salt in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer until it coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 3 minutes.
• Cool sauce to room temperature, then stir in remaining ingredients.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Preheat grill to high.
• MAKE RUB:.
• Pulse sugar and spices in a coffee-grinder until coarsely ground.
• PREPARE FISH:.
• Slice fillets in half crosswise(no need to remove skin yet--peel it off after grilling).
• Brush the fillets with oil, season with salt, then pat the rub on both sides to coat.
• Don't move the fillets around too much or the rub will stick to the grates--not the fish.
• Grill fillets about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove the fillets from the grill, peel off the skin and cut each into 3 strips.
• THE PLATTER:.
• Moving clockwise starting at 12 o'clock:.
• 12 Boston lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves; 3 oz cooked vermicelli; sprig of cilantro; shredded carrots; bowl of bean sprouts; lime wedges; leaves of fresh basil; grilled swrodfish; and a bowl with cucumber half-moons.
• Serve with Chile Garlic sauce in several bowls around the platter.

SWORDFISH WRAPS WITH JALAPENO LIME CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• For the swordfish:.
• 1. Preheat the grill.
• 2. In another small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt and pepper and juice of 1/2 of the lime. Marinate fish in this mixture for 10 minutes.
• 3. Grill the fillets on a hot grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
• 4. Let the fillets cool to room temperature. Once cool, flake the fish with a fork.
• For the wraps:.
• 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, jalapeno pepper, juice of 1/2 lime, and lime zest.
• 2. Lay the tortillas out and spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each of them. Divide the flaked fish among the tortillas, and spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top, then add the shredded lettuce. Tightly roll each tortilla into a cylinder, ending with the seam side down.
• 3. Cut the wraps in half on the diagonal and serve.

JALAPENO TORTILLA WRAPS

Steps:

• combine jalapenos and liquid with softened cream cheese.
• Blend with hand mixer.
• Spread on flour tortillas and roll up.
• Refrigerate for a few hours, then cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
• I put a dish of salsa in the center of the plate for dipping.

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush both sides of swordfish with olive oil.
• Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes, brushing with olive oil and turning once halfway through.
• Meanwhile, combine butter, cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve butter mixture with swordfish.