Thai Swordfish Wraps Recipes

THAI SWORDFISH SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Cut the swordfish into 2-inch cubes and thread onto the skewers, alternating with the lime leaves. Lay the kebobs in a shallow non-aluminum pan. In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, honey, sambal, oil, and the juice of 1 lime. Pour the marinade over the swordfish and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a ridged grill pan (or barbecue) until very hot. Remove the swordfish skewers from the marinade and grill about 4 minutes per side. Take care not to overcook so the fish remains moist.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together curry paste, coconut milk, remaining lime juice, mint, cilantro, 2 tablespoons peanuts, and 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the swordfish from the skewers and break up in bite-sized pieces; discard lime leaves. Toss the swordfish in the curry mixture. To eat, spoon the swordfish chunks into a lettuce leaf and top with remaining peanuts, sesame seeds, diced chiles and fried shallots.

THAI SWORDFISH WRAPS

Steps:

• CHILE GARLIC SAUCE (MAKE AHEAD):.
• Combine sugar, water, vinegar, and salt in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer until it coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 3 minutes.
• Cool sauce to room temperature, then stir in remaining ingredients.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Preheat grill to high.
• MAKE RUB:.
• Pulse sugar and spices in a coffee-grinder until coarsely ground.
• PREPARE FISH:.
• Slice fillets in half crosswise(no need to remove skin yet--peel it off after grilling).
• Brush the fillets with oil, season with salt, then pat the rub on both sides to coat.
• Don't move the fillets around too much or the rub will stick to the grates--not the fish.
• Grill fillets about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove the fillets from the grill, peel off the skin and cut each into 3 strips.
• THE PLATTER:.
• Moving clockwise starting at 12 o'clock:.
• 12 Boston lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves; 3 oz cooked vermicelli; sprig of cilantro; shredded carrots; bowl of bean sprouts; lime wedges; leaves of fresh basil; grilled swrodfish; and a bowl with cucumber half-moons.
• Serve with Chile Garlic sauce in several bowls around the platter.

THAI BASIL TOFU LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Mix together the bell peppers and rice wine vinegar and marinate for 1 hour and up to a day in the refrigerator.
• In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat, add the vegetable and sesame oils. Add the shallots, garlic and ginger and saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add the tofu by crumbling into small pieces and saute for 15 minutes more.
• In the meantime, whisk together the hot sauce, salt, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and hoisin and add to the tofu. Cook until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the chopped Thai basil. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
• To serve, spoon the tofu mixture onto a piece of lettuce and top with the marinated peppers, cashews, scallions, the chiffonade Thai basil and a couple dots of plum sauce. For more heat, add a few drops of hot sauce.

PACO'S FISH TACOS IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Place fish on grill, season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes on each side, until opaque.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Place jalapeno in a food processor with cilantro, mint, mustard and vinegar. Turn processor on and stream in oil. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Take the fish off grill and place on a serving plate. Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over fish. Add a few dashes hot sauce to the fish.
• Pile fish in lettuce leaves and top with sauce and chopped red onions.

FISH FOR CRISH: RED "MOLE" SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH PICKLED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pull the swordfish out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature while you make the shallots and the sauce.
• For the pickled shallots: Separate the shallots into little rings. Put them in a small saucepan, add the rice vinegar and 1/4 cup of water, and set over medium heat making sure the shallots are covered by the liquid. Bring to a boil. Once it's bubbling, turn the heat off and set aside until you're ready to serve. The pickling will bring out a natural pink hue in the shallots; beautiful!
• For the "mole": Grind the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to a fine powder in a mortar and pestle. Pour into a bowl with the ginger, ancho chile powder, rice vinegar, mirin, honey, sriracha and honey. Whisk together until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
• Set a large cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking.
• Sprinkle the swordfish with salt. Add the swordfish to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on one side. Quickly, flip the steaks and smear with a little "mole". Put the pan in the oven and cook the fish until a thermometer inserted into the middle of the fish registers 125 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes.
• While the fish is cooking in the oven, drain the shallots and place in a small bowl. Rip the cilantro with your hands into the bowl, then drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss together and taste for seasoning.
• When the fish is cooked (remember that it will keep cooking even when it's out of the oven) remove to a platter. Add the butter to the skillet, scraping up any caramelized bits stuck on the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the remaining "mole" and cook until hot and bubbly. Pour over the swordfish steaks. Top with a handful of the pickled shallots and serve immediately!

DOREEN'S ASIAN-INSPIRED SWORDFISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, sherry, ginger root, and garlic in a medium bowl. Fill a large resealable bag with the mixture. Place swordfish steaks into the bag and shake to coat. Place bag in the refrigerator, and allow the steaks to marinate, at least 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill swordfish steaks until the they flake easily and are opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side.