Swordfish With Somali Cilantro And Green Chile Pepper Sauce Recipes

SWORDFISH WITH SOMALI CILANTRO AND GREEN CHILE PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: In the jar of a blender or in a food processor, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, vinegar, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, sugar, and salt and puree until smooth. Season the sauce to taste with more lime juice or salt if needed. Serve immediately or place in a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• For the swordfish: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the swordfish dry and season with salt. Add the olive oil to the skillet. When the oil is hot, add the swordfish and cook until golden on the underside, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. To serve, mound the cabbage on serving plates and top with the swordfish. Drizzle with some of the cilantro and green chile sauce.

SWORDFISH WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the fire should be moderately hot and the rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. In a small food processor or blender, combine anchovies, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and 2 tablespoons oil. Process until puréed, adding a little bit of hot water (or more oil) if necessary to allow the machine to do its work. Stir the capers into the purée.
• Cut swordfish steaks in half horizontally, leaving the skin attached as a hinge. Spread about half the parsley mixture on the inside, then close the steak with a couple of toothpicks. Brush with remaining oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill or broil 6 or 7 minutes a side, or until the swordfish is done (swordfish is best when it is still slightly pearly, or you can cook it until it is flaky and well done). Serve with remaining green sauce.

SOMALI CILANTRO AND GREEN CHILE PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In the jar of a blender or in a food processor, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, vinegar, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, sugar, and salt and puree until smooth. Season the sauce to taste with more lime juice or salt if needed. Serve immediately or place in a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.