Swordfish Skewers With Escoveitch Tartar Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Swordfish Skewers With Escoveitch Tartar Sauce Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

26 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 scotch bonnet peppers or 1 habanero pepper , halved
1/2 small onion , thinly sliced
7 allspice berries , cracked
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 pinch sugar
1 small chayote , halved lengthwise seeded and cut into 1-by-1/4-inch matchsticks
1 carrot , cut into 1-by-1/4-inch matchsticks
1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs skinless swordfish steaks , cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces
24 cherry tomatoes
vegetable oil , for brushing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
342
Sugar
3g
Fat
19g
Swordfish Skewers with Escoveitch Tartar Sauce is a popular Jamaican dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The skewers are a perfect summer grilling recipe perfect for a BBQ party or a family dinner. The swordfish is marinated in a flavorful escoveitch sauce and grilled to perfection, and the tartar sauce is a refreshing condiment that pairs well with the skewers. The Escoveitch Tartar Sauce is unique and provides a contrast to the spicy swordfish skewers. This recipe is sure to be a hit with all your guests, and it is easy to make.

Instructions

1.Prepare the escoveitch sauce by combining the scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, onion, allspice berries, bay leaf, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small saucepan.
2.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3.Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
4.In a large mixing bowl, add the chayote, carrot, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.
5.Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined to form the tartar sauce.
6.Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
7.Thread swordfish pieces and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
8.Brush skewers with vegetable oil.
9.Grill the skewers for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the swordfish is cooked through.
10.Serve the Swordfish Skewers with the Escoveitch Tartar Sauce on the side.

PROS

Swordfish is a low-calorie and high protein fish that is a healthy alternative to red meat.

The Escoveitch Tartar Sauce is low in sugar and high in fiber due to the addition of vegetables.

CONS

Swordfish may contain high levels of mercury and should be consumed in moderation by pregnant women and young children.

The tartar sauce contains mayonnaise that is high in fat, and consumers should carefully monitor portion sizes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swordfish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart and brain health.
The vegetables in the tartar sauce provide essential vitamins and minerals necessary for proper body function.

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