Grilled Swordfish with Rosemary

I vowed to add more fish recipes, and here you go. I love swordfish and tuna steaks, because they’re not really “fishy”, and they’re very versatile, more like meat then fish. They could withstand high temps, and is very firm, perfect for marinating and grilling. Rosemary is not one of my favorite herbs though, its aroma is too pungent, reminds me of dry pinecones, and it makes my throat itch. It’s very overpowering, so when cooking with it, be sure to use very little, and chop it very, very fine. Some Chef’s serve a stalk of Rosemary on the side with their dish, so you can put the food in your mouth, and then simply sniff the herb, to get the aroma of it, and not the earthly taste. Some Chef’s leave the stalks whole in soups, sauces and marinades, so it could be easily removed before service. This dish calls for 2 teaspoons, for me that’ll be too much, I may go with one and add some fresh Thyme and limejuice to offset it. If you like rosemary, go for it! If you try this, let me know how it turns out. ENJOY!

Yields 4 servings

1/2 cup white wine
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 (4 ounce) swordfish steaks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 slices lemon, for garnish

1. Stir wine, garlic, and 1 teaspoon rosemary together in an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place in the baking dish, turning to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, and remaining rosemary. Set aside.
3. Preheat grill for medium heat.
4. Transfer fish to a paper towel-lined dish, and discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grate to prevent sticking. Grill fish 10 minutes, turning once, or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork. Remove fish to a serving plate. Spoon lemon sauce over the fish, and top each fillet with a slice of lemon for garnish.

Sincerely, Saundra D. Jones, CC
Chef/Owner Divine Cuisine Event Planning and Catering
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