4 (8 oz.) swordfish steaks, cut at 1/2" (shark or tuna will do) 3/4 c. olive oil 3/4 c. lime juice 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 sprig fresh basil, crushed with the side of a knife 1/2 tsp. coarsely cracked peppercorns 1 tsp. salt Marinate steaks in above ingredients for 4 hours. LIME BASIL BUERRE BLANC: 1/2 c. lime juice 1 1/2 c. white wine 3 tbsp. minced garlic 3 tbsp. minced shallots 1 tbsp. cream 6 oz. unsalted butter 4 tbsp. fresh basil, julienned 1. Combine lime, wine, garlic and shallots in a wide pan and reduce to 1/4 the volume. 2. Pour into bowl and stir in the cream. 3. Whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until thoroughly combined. Keep the sauce at about 90-100 degrees while adding butter. 4. Stir in the fresh basil and hold sauce in a warm place until ready to serve. |