Grilled Swordfish with Coriander Lime Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 small garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves |
two 6-to-8 ounce swordfish steaks |
accompaniment if desired: grilled spiced red onions |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
cayenne to taste |
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into four 1/2-inch-thick slices |
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice if desired |
Directions:
1. Make Grilled Swordfish: Prepare grill.
2. In a small bowl together butter, zest, 1 teaspoon lime juice, garlic, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Rub both sides of swordfish steaks with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Grill swordfish on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, swordfish may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
4. Top each swordfish steak with a dollop of coriander lime butter and serve with grilled onions.
5. Make Grilled Spiced Red Onions: Prepare grill.
6. In a small bowl stir together oil, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Brush both sides of onion slices with oil mixture and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until well-charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, onion slices may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
8. Separate onion slices into rings. In a bowl toss onion rings with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve with grilled fish, meat, or poultry.
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