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Swordfish Skewers With Spicy Coconut Citrus Sauce

Here's how you make Swordfish Skewers With Spicy Coconut Citrus Sauce
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5-10m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds swordfish steaks (cut into 1-1 1/4" cubes)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • FOR SAUCE
  • 6 ounces unsweetened coconut milk (1/2 of a 13.5 oz can)
  • 34 grams cream of coconut (2 tablespoons sweetened cream of coconut)
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed and diced
  • Gingerroot (1" piece, grated, about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened dried)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, rough chopped (stems too)
  • 3/4 cup oil (canola oil)
  • Garnish
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced scallions
  • Unsweetened coconut, toasted
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sauce ... Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender; and, puree until smooth. Pour into a small bowl, cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

  • Step 2: Kabobs ... First, pat the swordfish bites dry, using a paper towel. Then, skewer the swordfish bites, leaving a little room in between each bite. Otherwise, the swordfish will steam rather than cook evenly. Brush the skewers with the vegetable oil; and, season with salt and pepper on all sides. If using wood skewers; make sure to soak them first, especially if using an outdoor grill.

  • Step 3: Grill ... Cook the swordfish on each side for approximately 2 minutes; they should take around 6-8 minutes total. You want them firm to the touch; but, keep an eye on them. Unlike salmon, you don't want them medium rare ... but, a slight medium, is just about right. Again, this can vary on your grill temp; and, the size of your swordfish bites.

  • Step 4: Serve and ENJOY! ... As mentioned; I like to serve the skewers over a bed of rice - plated family style. Drizzle with some of the sauce over the skewers and rice; and, garnish with plenty of cilantro, diced scallions; and, even a little extra toasted coconut, if you want. Then, serve the extra sauce on the side.

  • Step 5: FYI: To toast the coconut for the garnish; simply add the coconut to a dry non stick pan, medium high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Keep and eye on it. So simple to make; and, it is really is a nice garnish.

  • Step 6: Also, grilled or sauteed vegetables are a perfect side; as well as, small skewers of grilled pineapple. A healthy and a delicious dinner.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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