MARINATED AND GLAZED SWORDFISH
Ingredients
- 4 4 4slices swordfish, 6 ounces each, about 1-inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing fish and grill
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumeextra-virgin olive oil or hazelnut oil
Marinade
- 2 2 2tablespoons TABLESPOON_USVolumeorange or mandarin marmalade
- 1 1 1teaspoon TEASPOON_USVolumeminced fresh ginger
- 1 1 1teaspoon TEASPOON_USVolumeminced garlic (1 clove)
- 1/2 0.5 0.5teaspoon TEASPOON_USVolumefreshly ground white pepper
- salt
- 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumefresh lemon juice
- 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumewhite wine vinegar
- 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumefresh orange juice
Instructions
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Brush the swordfish with a little extra virgin olive oil and grind a little pepper over the slices. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the marinade: Combine all of the marinade ingredients, except the oil, in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to 1/2 cup. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk in the oil. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Before you are ready to cook the fish, heat a grill, then brush it with extra virgin olive oil to prevent the fish from sticking.
Warm the marinade slightly.
Brush the swordfish with a little of the marinade, then grill about 4 minutes on each side, until it feels springy to the touch.
Presentation
Place the swordfish on warm plates and serve with a nice assortment of mixed greens. Note: Make sure to get the charcoal very hot and let it get coated with grey ash before grilling the fish. If you are using a gas or electric grill get it very hot, too, then turn the heat down to medium to cook the fish.Wine Recommendation
Swordfish needs a big wine with lots of character to match its flavor. The citrus notes you find in New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs make it the perfect partner. Look for Cloudy Bay, Mortons Estate and Babich.
ABOUT THIS RECIPE
Swordfish, when cut into thick steaks, is a hearty dish and a great alternative to steak. Here, we combine the sweetness of orange marmalade and orange juice with freshly ground black pepper and fresh ginger to make an unusual and delicious dish.