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Garlic-Chili Swordfish with Grilled Pineapple & Papaya


This Garlic Chili Swordfish with Grilled Pineapple and Papaya is a quick and easy meal for two. Packed with nutrients, the light, citrusy flavor is a delight for the tastebuds that is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Fish, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 2
Calories 717 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ c. orange juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1-2 tbsp garlic-chili sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ medium pineapple trimmed and cut into spears
  • ½ medium papaya trimmed, seeded, and cut into spears
  • 12 oz. swordfish fillets
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the sauce by whisking the orange juice, olive oil, honey, garlic-chili sauce, garlic powder, and lime juice together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Divide the sauce into two small bowls and set aside.
  • Spray a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray or lightly brush with olive oil. Set over medium-high heat and add the pineapple and papaya spears. Generously season the swordfish fillets with salt and black pepper and add to the hot grill pan.
  • Brush the garlic-chili sauce from one of the bowls over the fillets and fruit and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the fillets release easily from the bottom of the pan.
  • Turn the fish and fruit and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or just until the swordfish is cooked through. Do not overcook. Continue brushing the fillets and fruit with the marinade throughout the cook time.
  • Remove from heat and divide the swordfish and grilled fruit between individual serving plates. Garnish with the fresh cilantro right before serving and offer the remaining chili-garlic sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, prepare the sauce in advance to allow the flavors to fully develop and use a firm papaya that is not overly ripe for this application.

Nutrition

Calories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 1267mgFiber: 5gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 1197IUVitamin C: 189mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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