Grilled Jerk Swordfish Caribbean With Pineapple Rice Food

GRILLED JERK SWORDFISH CARIBBEAN WITH PINEAPPLE RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Brush both sides with marinade and lay on a plate (or on a broiler rack or baking sheet if broiling); set aside.
• Preheat a charcoal grill or broiler.
• Add enough chicken broth to the reserved pineapple juice to measure 2 cups.
• Stir the broth mixture, pineapple, rice, bell pepper and allspice together in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Take from the heat and let stand until ready to serve; discard the allspice berries.
• When the rice has cooked 12 to 15 minutes, place fish on a lightly oiled grill and cook 3 minutes.
• Turn over and cook until the fish is just barely opaque but still moist in the center, 2 to 3 minutes more for 3/4-inch-thicksteaks (or broil, without turning, for 6 to 8 minutes).
• Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the green onions and spoon onto individual plates.
• Transfer the swordfish to plates and garnish with lime wedges.

FIRE ROASTED SWORDFISH STEAK WITH PINEAPPLE-MUSTARD GLAZE WITH CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI AND GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA AND PICKLED GREEN CHILES

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium-high. Brush fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill on one side until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes, brush with some of the Pineapple Mustard Glaze. Flip over, brush with more of the Pineapple Mustard Glaze and continue grilling for 4 to 5 minutes, for medium doneness. Remove from the grill, brush with more of the Pineapple Mustard Glaze, place a tablespoon of the Cilantro Chimichurri on top of the fish, and serve Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Pickled Green Chiles alongside or on top.
• Combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the volume is reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Add the mustard and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, and white pepper. Let cool.
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the pineapple on both sides until lightly golden brown. Remove from the grill and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Combine in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place vinegar, salt and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Place the chiles in a glass jar or nonreactive bowl and pour the hot vinegar mixture over.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN W/ PINEAPPLE REDUCTION

Steps:

• Heat grill and spray with nonstick spray.
• Rub jerk seasoning into chicken.
• Grill chicken 8-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
• In a saucepan, pour juice from canned pineapple, rum and vinegar.
• Chop one slice of pineapple into very small pieces and add to the saucepan.
• Zest the lime into the pan.
• Simmer over medium - low heat until the liquid reduces by half.
• Add cilantro, butter, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
• simmer for a few minutes on low.
• place sliced pineapple on hot grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side--just enough to leave grill marks.
• serve chicken with pineapple on top and sauce poured over.
• Squeeze the juice of the lime over the dish.
• I like to serve it with a fresh summer salad--the sauce makes a nice dressing when cooled.

JERK SWORDFISH SERVED WITH MANGO FILETS AND PINEAPPLE AND RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• To prepare the swordfish, remove the skin and trim away any blemishes from the swordfish. Cut it into 2 even portions. Garnish each portion by pressing a sprig of cilantro into the meat. Generously rub the fish in the jerk mixture. Lightly oil a hot griddle or medium saute pan. Cook the fish for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Peel the mango, and using the seed to guide you, slice off the meat on both sides. Slice each 1/2 into 3 fillets, lengthwise. Sear the mango on the griddle or pan, alongside the swordfish.
• In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeno, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix all ingredients together, and season with salt, to taste.
• To plate, place the beans in the center of the plate. Arrange the mango fillets and the swordfish neatly on top. Garnish the fish with the pineapple salsa and a sprig of cilantro.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the ends of the beans and slice the beans in half on the bias. Blanch the beans in the boiling water for a couple minutes. When tender, shock the beans in iced water to stop them from cooking further. Reserve the boiling water. Place the butter, chipotle, garlic cloves, and salt in a medium stainless steel bowl over the boiling water. Allow the butter to melt. Pour contents into a blender, and blend on high speed until smooth. Refrigerate.
• To plate the beans, heat 1 tablespoon of the chipotle butter in a saute pan on medium heat. Add the beans and toss in the butter. Cook until the beans are hot and the butter is slightly browned.

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl stir together all marinade ingredients. Add the chicken, toss to coat. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
• While the chicken is marinating, combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Optional: combine in a blender or food processor and give it a few pulses. Chill until ready to use.
• Use tongs to transfer chicken to a preheated grill or skillet over medium heat (discard marinade) and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Serve chicken with pineapple salsa.

GRILLED SWORDFISH & PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk the 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice, lime juice, ginger, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and onion.
• Pour marinade over fish, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove the fish from the marinade and skewer, alternating with pineapple chunks.
• Grill over indirect heat for approximately 8 minutes, turning once.

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Combine Jerk seasoning with brown sugar, garlic, scallions, and hot sauce to make a paste. Rub on both sides of each breast and wrap or cover for at least 30 minutes, but up to two hours.
• Bring water to a boil and cook rice for 10-12 minutes, until tender, but still firm. Drain, and rinse with cool water.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in pineapple, cilantro, red pepper, peas, and olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and fresh ground pepper. Cover and chill.
• Heat grill to med-high. Cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side.
• Squeeze half lime over chilled rice, cut chicken into strips, and serve.
• Garnish with more fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

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.

CARIBBEAN FISH WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• For marinade, combine all ingredients except fish in blender container; blend until smooth.
• Place fish in resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over fish; close bag securely, turning to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, combine salsa ingredients in a medium bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Stir in additional rice vinegar to taste.
• Drain fish and discard marinade. Grill or broil 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked as desired. Serve with pineapple salsa.