Grilled Swordfish With Spicy Tropical Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Swordfish With Spicy Tropical Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange; 1 small red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in juice; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 lbs swordfish

Servings: persons

1 orange
1 small red onion
2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 lbs swordfish

1
Peel the orange, removing all the bitter white pith and coarsely chop. Coarsely chop the onion. Chop the scallion greens. Set aside.
2
In a sauce pan, toss the orange, onion, scallion greens and pineapple along with its juice, tomato paste, garlic, cornstarch, salt, hot pepper flakes and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Keep stirring as to not burn. Cook uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Keep stirring.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered until it gets nice and thick, about 10 minutes.
4
Cut the swordfish into four steaks.
5
Top each steak with 1/4th of the sauce and grill, turning once, for about 12 minutes or until the steaks flake when tested with a fork.
6
Note: You can prepare the sauce in advance.

165

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange, 1 small red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped scallion tops, 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Swordfish With Spicy Tropical Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Swordfish With Spicy Tropical Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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