Grilled Swordfish With Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa is a delicious and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of Cape Verdean cuisine to your table. The combination of grilled swordfish and tangy pineapple salsa creates a perfect balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends.

Grilled Swordfish With Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

  • 4 swordfish steaks
  • 1 fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and lime juice to make the salsa. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  3. Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the swordfish steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
  5. Remove the swordfish from the grill and top with the pineapple salsa.
  6. Serve the grilled swordfish with pineapple salsa immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Bowl Knife Cutting board

Tools

Grill Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the grilled swordfish with pineapple salsa alongside a bed of rice and a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeno pepper. Adjust the heat level to your preference.

Cost

$20