Lime Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple
Cooking with green tea adds a wonderful depth to the sweet pungent flavors of the garlic, shallots, ginger and lemongrass.
Poaching the snapper allows it plenty of time to absorb the aromatic broth.
INGREDIENTS
Makes 6 Servings
Brine
- 1 Cup Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Cup Cold Water
- 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon Parsley, chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Toasted cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Coarse Salt
Swordfish
DIRECTIONS
To prepare the Brine:
Place all brine ingredients into a blender and puree on high speed.
Pour the brine over the swordfish.
Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
To Grill the Swordfish:
Preheat the grill very hot.
Remove the swordfish from the brine and pat dry.
Drizzle the swordfish with olive oil and place on the hottest part of the grill.
After 2 minutes, turn and mark the fish.
Allow to cook for another 2 minutes and turn carefully with a spatula.
Cook the second side for 3- 4 minutes on lower heat until cooked yet moist all the way through.
Grill the pineapple slices with a touch of olive oil painted on each.