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Swordfish Steaks with Jalapeño-Mint Butter Sauce

Jamie Purviance

  • People

    Serves 4

  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Grilling Time

    18 to 20 mins

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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  • Completed step 2 medium jalapeño chile peppers
  • Completed step ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • Completed step ¼ cup minced fresh mint leaves (from 8 to 10 sprigs)
  • Completed step 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Completed step 2 scallions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
  • Completed step 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Completed step 4 swordfish steaks, each about 8 ounces and 1 inch thick
  • Completed step Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Completed step ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step 4 lemon wedges

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Instructions

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
    Prepare the grill for cooking over medium heat (400°F).
  • Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the jalapeños over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until blackened, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Place the jalapeños in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to trap the steam. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Peel away and discard the charred skin, stems, and seeds, and then finely dice.
    Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the jalapeños over medium heat, with the lid closed, until blackened, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Place the jalapeños in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to trap the steam. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Peel away and discard the charred skin, stems, and seeds, and then finely dice.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove, cook the butter until melted and frothy. Mix in the jalapeños, mint, lemon juice, scallions, and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • Brush the swordfish steaks on both sides with oil and season evenly with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the pepper. Grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until just opaque in the center but still juicy, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
    Brush the swordfish steaks on both sides with oil and season evenly with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the pepper. Grill over medium heat, with the lid closed, until just opaque in the center but still juicy, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Top the swordfish steaks with jalapeno-mint butter sauce and serve warm with lemon wedges.

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