Grilled Swordfish With Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Name: Grilled Swordfish With Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaf, packed; 1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped; 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 (1 lb) swordfish steaks, 1 to 1 1/4 inch thick; pepper; 1 large eggplant, sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch rounds; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh cilantro leaf, packed
1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 (1 lb) swordfish steaks, 1 to 1 1/4 inch thick
pepper
1 large eggplant, sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch rounds
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1
Process cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika,cayenne, cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons oil in food processor or blender until smooth.
2
Cut each swordfish steak in half and place in baking dish. Coat with 1/2 cup cilantro mixture. Brush eggplant with remaining 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Grill swordfish and eggplant over hot fire until fish is cooked through and eggplant is grill marked and soft, 5 to 6 minutes per side for fish and 3 to 4 minutes per side for eggplant.
4
Transfer fish to serving platter. Chop eggplant into 1-inch chunks and place in medium bowl. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, remaining cilantro mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve fish with eggplant salad.

541

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaf, packed, 1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped, 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Grilled Swordfish With Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!