Grilled Swordfish with Coriander Lime Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Swordfish with Coriander Lime Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
4
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.
5
(Alternatively, swordfish may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
6
Top each swordfish steak with a dollop of coriander lime butter and serve with grilled onions.
7
Prepare grill.
8
In a small bowl stir together oil, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
9
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.
10
(Alternatively, onion slices may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
11
Separate onion slices into rings.
12
In a bowl toss onion rings with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve with grilled fish, meat, or poultry.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 small garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Swordfish with Coriander Lime Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Swordfish with Coriander Lime Butter

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