Tropical Thai Swordfish Recipes

THAI SWORDFISH SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Cut the swordfish into 2-inch cubes and thread onto the skewers, alternating with the lime leaves. Lay the kebobs in a shallow non-aluminum pan. In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, honey, sambal, oil, and the juice of 1 lime. Pour the marinade over the swordfish and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a ridged grill pan (or barbecue) until very hot. Remove the swordfish skewers from the marinade and grill about 4 minutes per side. Take care not to overcook so the fish remains moist.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together curry paste, coconut milk, remaining lime juice, mint, cilantro, 2 tablespoons peanuts, and 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the swordfish from the skewers and break up in bite-sized pieces; discard lime leaves. Toss the swordfish in the curry mixture. To eat, spoon the swordfish chunks into a lettuce leaf and top with remaining peanuts, sesame seeds, diced chiles and fried shallots.

MANGO MARINATED SEARED SWORDFISH WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Pour into large resealable plastic bag and add swordfish. Seal and shake bag to completely coat steaks. Put in refrigerator and let marinate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• For the salsa: Chop drained fruit into small pieces. Combine the fruit and remaining ingredients in a bowl and place in refrigerator to let flavors meld while fish is marinating.
• In a large skillet heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Remove fish from marinade, pat dry and cook until done, about 5 minutes per side.
• Serve topped with salsa.

TERIYAKI SWORDFISH MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, and crushed garlic together until well combined.

BLACKENED SWORDFISH WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Coat both sides of swordfish steak in Creole Seasoning mix if desired.
• Place steak in a hot cast iron skillet. Turn once and cook at high temperature until both sides are blackened.
• Place on baking pan with fresh fish stock or lemon juice and water.
• Bake at 350 degrees until tender and cooked in the center.
• Top cooked steak with fresh tropical fruit salsa.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH SPICY TROPICAL SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the orange, removing all the bitter white pith and coarsely chop. Coarsely chop the onion. Chop the scallion greens. Set aside.
• In a sauce pan, toss the orange, onion, scallion greens and pineapple along with its juice, tomato paste, garlic, cornstarch, salt, hot pepper flakes and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Keep stirring as to not burn. Cook uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Keep stirring.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered until it gets nice and thick, about 10 minutes.
• Cut the swordfish into four steaks.
• Top each steak with 1/4th of the sauce and grill, turning once, for about 12 minutes or until the steaks flake when tested with a fork.
• Note: You can prepare the sauce in advance.

THAI CHILLI SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Sprinkle a little sea salt over the fish.
• Heat the oil in a very hot skillet.
• Cook the fish in the skillet for about 4 minutes each side, or until cooked to your liking.
• Meanwhile, put remaining ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake vigorously.
• Serve the fish with a little of the sauce drizzled over.

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.

TUNA/SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH THAI DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat an oiled pan, add fish and cook 3-4 minutes a side, or until cooked as desired. Tuna steaks are better pink in the middle and not overcooked, as they tend to become dry and quite tough.
• Combine all the other ingredients in a jar and shake until mixed.
• Note. you can adjust sweet chili and lime juice amounts e.g. more or less of each depending on your taste.
• To serve place fish on plate drizzle with sauce and serve with salad greens on the side.