Dinner: Swordfish with Seaweed Salsa Verde

Recipe by Ed Kenny Chef Kenney says that combining the herbs for the salsa verde with seaweed really gives this dish "that fresh-from- the-sea flavor." In Oahu, he uses just harvested limu, but hijiki, which is widely available, works well, too.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Swordfish with Seaweed Salsa Verde

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons dried hijiki (seaweed)
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 anchovy packed in oil, drained, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
8 6-ounce swordfish steaks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Ingredient info: Dried hijiki is available at natural foods stores, many supermarkets, and online sources.

Instructions

Place hijiki in a small bowl, add boiling water to cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Drain. (You should have about 1/2 cup.)
Combine hijiki, shallot, anchovy, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set salsa verde aside.
Prepare a grill for medium heat. Rub fish all over with vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until firm to the touch and opaque throughout, 8-12 minutes. Serve fish with salsa verde.
DO AHEAD: Salsa verde can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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