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Sesame Ginger Swordfish

Source: dLife

Grilled swordfish steaks on top of a watercress/onion salad with sesame/vinegar dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	301.3

Total Carbs	5.6 g

Dietary Fiber	0.9 g

Sugars	1.5 g

Total Fat	12.9 g

Saturated Fat	2.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.2 g

Potassium	180.1 mg

Protein	36.3 g

Sodium	603.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 12.9 Fat, 0.3 Vegetables, 0.0 Other Carbs, 0.0 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 tsp anise seed 2.0
2 tsp ground ginger 2.0
2 tsp white pepper 0.5
0 1/2 tsp black pepper 0.25
0 1/4 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 tsp olive oil 24.0
24 oz swordfish steaks 4.0
4 cup fresh watercress, chopped 0.5
0 1/2 cup red onion, sliced 0.25
0 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine 2.0
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1.0
1 tbsp fresh ginger root 1.0
1 tbsp sesame oil 2.0
2 tsp cold water 1.0
1 tsp sugar 0.25
0 1/4 tsp black pepper 4.0
4 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat grill.
Combine anise seeds, ginger, white and black pepper, and salt. Reserve.
Lightly coat olive oil on both sides of swordfish. Massage anise seed mixture onto both sides of swordfish.
Arrange swordfish on grill rack and cook 5 minutes per side, fish should flake easily when finished. Let rest for a few minutes.
Mix watercress and onion in a large bowl.
In a jar with a lid, mix vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, water, sugar, and pepper. Tightly close lid and shake until fully combined.
Spoon over watercress and mix gently. Move watercress on a serving platter and lay swordfish on top. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.