Grilled Swordfish Verde Recipe

Grilled Swordfish Verde Recipe

  • Avocado mayonnaise
  • 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
  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.
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8×6-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.
  3. Serve fish with avocado mayonnaise.