Swordfish Skewers With Escoveitch Tartar Sauce Recipes

SWORDFISH SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the swordfish, pineapple and green peppers. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. , Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the swordfish, pineapple and green peppers. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning occasionally.

SWORDFISH SKEWERS WITH ESCOVEITCH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the Scotch bonnet half with the onion, allspice, bay leaf, vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 30 minutes; strain the vinegar into a medium bowl and let cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water.
• Blanch the chayote and carrot in the boiling water just until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
• Drain and transfer to the bowl of ice water.
• Drain and squeeze dry, then pat dry.
• Add the chayote and carrot to the vinegar along with the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.
• Mince the remaining Scotch bonnet half and add it to the sauce.
• Light a grill.
• Loosely thread the swordfish on 6 pairs of skewers.
• Thread the tomatoes on single skewers.
• Lightly brush the fish and tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill over moderately high heat, turning as necessary, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 4 minutes for the tomatoes and 7 minutes for the swordfish.
• Transfer the skewers to a platter and pass the sauce at the table.
• ** WINE: Swordfish, while meaty, is not an oily fish so it can pair well with light reds and rosés, as well as whites (as can other similar fish). Try opening a chilled rosé from California with Thompson's skewers-it's a great outdoor, summertime combination. Two to look for are Bonny Doon Vineyard's strawberry-scented 2007 Vin Gris de Cigare or the crisp 2006 Terre Rouge Vin Gris d'Amador.

SWORDFISH KABOBS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water in a casserole dish or baking sheet for 30 minutes prior to grilling. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat; oil the grill grates with olive oil.
• Mix the balsamic, lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl. Add the olive oil in a slow stream while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Thread the fish, fennel and tomatoes onto 8 skewers, alternating between fish and vegetables. There should be roughly 3 pieces of fish per skewer. Season all sides of each skewer with salt and pepper. Brush the balsamic mixture over all the skewers.
• Add the skewers to the grill and cook until there are clear grill marks on the flame side, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the skewers and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Continue to rotate the skewers and cook on each side until all sides are cooked and have a slight char.
• Serve hot!

SWORDFISH SKEWERS GLAZED WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil. Lower the heat and reduce the vinegar to about 1/3 cup, and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan with boiling water, add the pearl onions, and cook until soft but still firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove the skins, leaving the root intact and the onion whole.
• In a large bowl, toss the swordfish cubes, onions, and olive oil together. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss again.
• Thread the fish, onions, and bay leaves onto wooden or metal skewers. Divide the ingredients evenly, alternating them on the skewers. Grill the fish skewers for about 1 minute on each side, for a total 4 minutes.
• To serve, drizzle with a little of the balsamic reduction.

SPICY TROPICAL FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the vinegar, honey, brown sugar, coriander, cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
• Add the pineapple, mango, papaya, garlic, ginger and Scotch bonnet and season lightly with salt and white pepper.
• Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
• Let cool.
• Discard the cinnamon and bay leaf.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.
• **The chutney can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

SWORDFISH SKEWERS GLAZED WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Lower the heat to a gentle boil and cook until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Set aside.
• Drop the pearl onions into a medium saucepan of boiling water and cook until softened but still quite firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and let stand until cool enough to handle. Slip off the skins, leaving the root intact and the onion whole.
• Toss the swordfish cubes, onions, and olive oil together in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss again.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill.
• Thread the fish, onions, and bay leaves onto long wooden or metal skewers, dividing the ingredients evenly among the skewers and alternating them as you like. Grill the skewers about 4 inches from the heat, about 1 minute on each side (for a total of 4 minutes). Serve with drizzles of balsamic reduction and pass remaining reduction separately.