Spicy Crusted Swordfish With Citrus Walnut Sauce Recipes

ROSEMARY-CITRUS GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Steep garlic in the vegetable oil by adding both at room temperature to a saute pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the fish. Let the marinade cool, then add the fish. Marinate for 6 to 8 hours, refrigerated. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat grill. Grill the fish on both sides until cooked through. Serve with Roasted Artichoke Ragout.
• Poach the artichokes in water with lemon and salt. Drain and cool. Cut the artichoke hearts into quarters. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roast the artichokes in a pan with 1 tablespoon butter and salt and pepper.
• Saute the garlic and shallots in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the artichokes and toss together. Add the veloute and pine nuts and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the herbs and adjust the salt and pepper. Swirl in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.

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.

SPICY CRUSTED SWORDFISH WITH CITRUS-WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil. Rub spice mixture over both sides of swordfish. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mint. Set aside, and keep warm.
• Combine 1 teaspoon oil, currants, orange rind, orange juice, walnuts, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Set aside; keep warm.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add swordfish, and saute 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with couscous, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, if desired.

SPICY CRUSTED SWORDFISH WITH CITRUS-WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil. Rub spice mixture over both sides of swordfish. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mint. Set aside, and keep warm.
• Combine 1 teaspoon oil, currants, orange rind, orange juice, walnuts, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Set aside; keep warm.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add swordfish, and saute 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with couscous, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, if desired.

CITRUS SWORDFISH WITH CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• Make the salsa: In a medium-size bowl, combine oranges, pineapple chunks, mango, minced jalapenos, 3 tablespoons orange juice, diced red bell pepper, sugar, and cilantro. Mix well, and refrigerate covered.
• In a non-reactive bowl, mix 1/2 cup orange juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and pineapple juice concentrate. Place swordfish steaks in bowl, and turn to coat well. Marinate the swordfish in the mixture for 30 minutes.
• Prepare an outside grill with oiled rack set 6 inches from the heat source. On a gas grill, set the heat to medium-high.
• Grill the swordfish on each side for a total time of about 12 to 15 minutes, until opaque in the center. Serve the grilled fish with the salsa.