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Grilled Swordfish Verde

The verde on the succulent swordfish comes from the cilantro and chili marinade and a silky avocado mayonnaise. Start out with salsa and tortilla chips, and serve Mexican beer throughout the meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1

cup thinly sliced green onions

3

/4 cup (packed) cilantro leaves

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3

tablespoons fresh lime juice

1

1/2 tablespoons grated lime peel

1

1/2 tablespoons golden brown sugar

1

tablespoon coarsely chopped seeded jalapeño chili

6

8-ounce swordfish steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)

1

cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend first 7 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour marinade into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add swordfish, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, or let stand at room temperature 1 hour, turning fish twice.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling. Grill fish until cooked through, basting often with marinade, about 4 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Serve fish with avocado mayonnaise.