"Tender pan-seared swordfish, enhanced by the tangy and exotic Thai-inspired mango sauce, provides a culinary adventure that balances savory and sweet profiles."
Pan-Seared Swordfish with Thai-Inspired Mango Sauce
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 40mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
Pan Seared Swordfish
- 2 8 ounce swordfish steaks
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
ingredients
Thai-Inspired Mango Sauce
- 2 large mangoes (very ripe)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Method
Pan-Seared Swordfish
Step 1
Pat dry the swordfish steaks with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Allow time to come to room temperature to ensure even cooking.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the the pan is hot.
Step 3
Carefully place the swordfish steaks in the pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
Step 4
Just before flipping, add the butter to the hot skillet. Carefully using a spoon, baste the seared side of the swordfish with melted butter as it finishes cooking.
Step 5
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the swordfish steaks to serving plates.
Thai-Inspired Mango Sauce
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, add all of the sauce ingredients. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and process until the consistency is very smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Transfer to a bowl, and serve immediately.