GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS IN CILANTRO-GINGER PESTO

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS IN CILANTRO-GINGER PESTO image

Categories Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 pounds swordfish steaks, about 1 inch thick

Steps:

Inn blender or food processor, combine oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, cilantro, curry powder, salt and pepper. Grind until fairly smooth. Pour into baking dish just large enough to hold swordfish steaks in 1 layer. Add swordfish and turn to coat well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, turning once if marinating for more than 30 minutes. Prepare grill or broiler. Remove fish from marinade and cook 6 inches from heat source 7 minutes on on side. Turn and brush with remaining marinade. Cook second side 5 to 7 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through. Serve immediately. Note: To prepare in advance, make marinade in morning, cover and refrigerate until close to cooking time. Then combine with fish and follow recipe.