Basil Marinated Swordfish Food

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH LEMON, MINT AND BASIL

Steps:

• Prepare the grill (medium-high heat). Whisk the oil, mint, lemon juice, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Season the lemon and olive oil mixture with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Brush the swordfish steaks with 2 tablespoons of the lemon and olive oil mixture. Grill the steaks until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (depending on thickness of steaks). Transfer the steaks to plates. Spoon the remaining sauce over and serve.

BASIL-MARINATED FISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add fillets; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once or twice. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• In a glass baking dish, combine the garlic, white wine, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix just to blend. Place swordfish steaks into the marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning frequently.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill swordfish steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

BASIL-MARINATED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl. Add basil. Arrange swordfish in a large shallow glass baking dish. Pour marinade over; cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning occasionally. Grill fish until cooked through over med-high heat, about 7 minutes per side. Garnish with lemon wedges and basil sprigs. (June 1993)

SWORDFISH MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange the swordfish, or another strongly flavored fish, such as mahi mahi or Spanish mackerel in a shallow dish or plastic container, pour the marinade over them, cover, and marinate for 12 to 15 minutes. Grill or broil to desired doneness, serve with lime wedges.;

HERB-MARINATED GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, parsley, garlic, dill, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add swordfish and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours; the longer you marinate the fish, the stronger the flavor will be.
• When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove swordfish from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook swordfish on the preheated grill until fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Swordfish cooks very quickly and your grill will flare up with this marinade!

SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the swordfish steaks.
• In a saute pan just large enough to hold the steaks, heat the oil, and quickly brown the swordfish on both sides, but not cooking completely.
• Remove them from the saute pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, add the tomatoes and the basil.
• Cook for a few minutes, until the tomatoes begin to break down.
• Return the fish to the pan, covering them with the sauce.
• Cover the pan, and cook at a low simmer for 4-5 minutes until they are done.
• Serve!

SWORDFISH MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together.
• Marinade Swordfish Steaks in the mixture for an hour, refrigerated.
• Grill Swordfish Steaks over medium direct heat, on an oiled bbq fish rack, until fish is cooked and easily flaked with a fork.
• Plate Swordfish Steaks and enjoy with other suggested menu items.