Grilled Swordfish with Salt Crust and Gin-Lime Butter

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   Prepare the fish: Pat the swordfish dry with paper toweling rand place on a large platter or pan.

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   Brush the top side with half of the melted butter.

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   Dredge liberally with half of the salt.

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   Refrigerate for 20 minutes until the butter has congealed.

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   Carefully turn the fish, brush the other side with the remaining melted butter and dredge with the remaining salt.

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   Refrigerate for another 20 minutes, or until ready to grill.

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   Build a-charcoal fire in an outdoor grill.

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   Prepare the gin-lime butter: In a small nonreactive saucepan carefully bring the gin and lime juice to a simmer over medium heat.

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   Be sure not to splash any of the liquid into the burner or the gin could ignite.

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    Cook until reduced to a thick glaze, about 7 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the butter, piece by piece.

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    Return to low heat and, whisking constantly, add the remaining butter piece by piece.

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    The sauce should have the texture and consistency of a thick creamy hollandaise.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Set aside and keep warm until ready to serve with the fish.

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    When the coals are dusty and glowing, spread them out in the grill, banking them slightly against the sides.

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    Place a sheet of heavy foil in the center.

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    (This will prevent the melting butter from dripping onto the coals, flaring up, and burning the fish.)

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    Grill the fish for 10 minutes.

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    Turn and cook for 7 more minutes.

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    If the butter should flame up, cover the grill for a minute or two until the flames die down.

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    The fish should be moist and tender.

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    Cut the fish crosswise into thick slices and serve with the gin-lime butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.