Ingredients

Serves 2

　　

For Grilled Swordfish

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

　　1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

　　1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

　　1 small garlic clove, minced

　　1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves

　　two 6-to-8 ounce swordfish steaks

　　Accompaniment if desired: grilled spiced red onions

　　

For Grilled Spiced Red Onions

1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

　　cayenne to taste

　　1 large red onion, cut crosswise into four 1/2-inch-thick slices

　　1 teaspoon fresh lime juice if desired

　　

Make Grilled Swordfish:

Step 1

Prepare grill.

　　

Step 2

In a small bowl together butter, zest, 1 teaspoon lime juice, garlic, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 3

Rub both sides of swordfish steaks with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Grill swordfish on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, swordfish may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)

　　

Step 4

Top each swordfish steak with a dollop of coriander lime butter and serve with grilled onions.

　　

Make Grilled Spiced Red Onions:

Step 5

Prepare grill.

　　

Step 6

In a small bowl stir together oil, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Step 7

Brush both sides of onion slices with oil mixture and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until well-charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, onion slices may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)

　　

Step 8

Separate onion slices into rings. In a bowl toss onion rings with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 9

Serve with grilled fish, meat, or poultry.