Swordfish with Seaweed Salsa Verde Recipe

Swordfish with Seaweed Salsa Verde Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons dried hijiki (seaweed)
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 anchovy packed in oil, drained, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 8 6-ounce swordfish steaks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Ingredient info: Dried hijiki is available at natural foods stores, many supermarkets, and online sources.
  1. Place hijiki in a small bowl, add boiling water to cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Drain. (You should have about 1/2 cup.)
  2. Combine hijiki, shallot, anchovy, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set salsa verde aside.
  3. Prepare a grill for medium heat. Rub fish all over with vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until firm to the touch and opaque throughout, 8-12 minutes. Serve fish with salsa verde.
  4. DO AHEAD: Salsa verde can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.