Grilled Swordfish with Coconut, Cilantro & Key Lime

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Grilled Swordfish with Coconut, Cilantro & Key Lime

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

For Sauce:

  • ½ can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp sweetened cream of coconut
  • ¼ cup key lime juice
  • 1 Serrano Chile coarsely chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled & chopped
  • 2 tsp lime zest fresh & finely chopped
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dried coconut
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • salt to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place coconut milk, cream of coconut, key lime juice, Serrano Chile, ginger, and lime zest in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.
  • Pour the blender mixture into a bowl and fold in the coconut and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat grill to high heat. Brush swordfish with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill 5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.
  • Spoon sauce onto a platter and top with swordfish. Drizzle more sauce over fish and garnish with toasted coconut and cilantro, if desired.