Caribbean -Yucatan Lime Cilantro Mint Swordfish Stuffed Poblanos
- The Marinade
- 2 medium Swordfish Steaks
- 4 large Poblano Chili's
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1/4 bunch mint
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 cups tamari soy sauce
- The Filling
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 medium-large sized Marinated & Grilled- 1/2 inch Cubed Swordfish
- 4 sprigs mint (finely chopped)
- 4 sprigs cilantro-finely chopped
- 2 cups grated soft white cheese (Jack, Havarti etc)
- 1/2 cup green olives (finely chopped) or capers ( loosely chopped) or both
- 1 cup Sultana or yellow raisins (optional)
- Rinse 2 "medium-large" sized Fresh Swordfish Steaks, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, wash and cut across stem ends of Poblano Chili's - scooping out & discarding the seeds.
- Blend together the lime juice, tamari, cilantro, mint, & garlic.
- Place the cubed Swordfish & Poblano's into the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove cubed Swordfish & Poblanos from marinade, grill fish for 2 minutes (should be partially cooked) then mix cooked rice, grated white cheese, diced green olives /capers, finely chopped cilantro / mint & optional sultanas/ raisins, then incorporate cooked cubed fish into mixture using a tablespoon scoop mixture, into the Poblano's. Place on lower oven shelf but using higher temperature (400-450 or broil) & "weep & grill" the peppers to a soft consistency insuring also that fish is fully cooked before serving.
- Kick it up by adding a "plating sauce" of 1 cup crema (1/2 cup sour cream & 1/2 cup thick cream). Place a circular scoop of cream sauce in center of plate, pulling edges toward outer plate w/ a toothpick or fork, then place the stuffed Poblano on top and garnish with finely chopped specks of cilantro and/or mint. Serve warm.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/5738-caribbean-yucatan-lime-cilantro-mint-swordfish-stuffed-poblanos (may not work)