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Grilled Swordfish with Fresh Tomato-Herb Salsa

A high-protein dish loaded with flavor. Purchased sorbet makes a nice dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

4

large fresh plum tomatoes

1

/4 cup chopped fresh basil

2

tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram

1

shallot, minced

2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1

tablespoon olive oil

4

6-ounce swordfish steaks (3/4 to 1 inch thick)

Olive oil

Cracked black peppercorns

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add tomatoes and blanch 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover with cold water; cool. Peel tomatoes. Cut in half; squeeze out juices. Chop tomatoes; transfer to bowl. Add herbs, shallot, vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

    Step 2

    Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush fish with oil. Sprinkle with generous amount of peppercorns and salt. Grill until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Spoon tomato salsa over and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
295; fat
16 g; sodium
144 mg; cholesterol
59 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit