Grilled Swordfish Steaks In Cilantro Ginger Pesto Food

SWORDFISH WITH CITRUS PESTO

Steps:

• Blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, zests, juices, salt, and pepper in a food processor until the mixture is finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush both sides of the swordfish fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the swordfish about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a 1-inch thick fillet.
• Transfer the grilled swordfish to serving plates, top with the citrus pesto, and serve.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH PESTO

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the gingerroot, garlic, lime juice, oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange the swordfish steaks in a shallow glass baking dish and spoon the marinade over them. Let the fish marinate, covered and chilled, turning once, for an hour. Meanwhile, make the pesto. In a food processor combine all the ingredients and transfer to a bowl.
• Place swordfish steaks on your grill. Cook the steaks 4 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until firm to the touch. Alternatively, broil them under a preheated broiler 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with pesto.

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.

GRILLED GINGER SWORDFISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together and pour over fish in a plastic ziplock bag or shallow dish.
• Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Remove fish from marinade.
• Grill fish (or broil), 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

SICILIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or stovetop grill until very hot.
• For the sauce, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until almost cooked through. Remove to a flat dish, prick holes in the fish with the tines of a fork, and pour the lemon sauce over the fish while it¿s still hot. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• When ready to serve, place the swordfish on dinner plates or a serving platter, pile the arugula on top, drizzle with the sauce from the fish, and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest. Serve warm.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Pesto (makes 1 cup) Process or blend all sauce ingredients together until smooth.
• Stir well before serving.
• Pesto may be prepared in advance and frozen, or may be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
• Broiled, Grilled or BBQ'ed: Baste with pesto when turning.
• Cook 10 minutes total per inch of thickness, approximately 5 minutes per side.
• Serve with pesto on top.
• Garnish with lemon wedges.

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Prepare grill. While grill is heating, combine olive oil and lime juice in a wide, shallow glass pan. (Do not use metal). Coat both sides of fish in mixture. Sprinkle with pepper. Set fish aside and allow to marinate until the fire is ready.
• Grill swordfish steaks about 10 minutes, turning several times. Remove from heat and salt if desired.