# Grilled swordfish (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Grilled Swordfish with White Hot Sauce - Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.34 per serving, ~$4.03 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.66* per serving (93%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 habanero pepper
- a little bit kosher salt
- some mayonnaise
- 1 nice big spoon prepared horseradish
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 or 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- a healthy dose ground white pepper
- a little pinch garlic powder
- a little bit mayonnaise
- 2 steaks swordfish
- a little bit olive oil
- salt kosher salt
- carrots carrots
- green onions green onions

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=20s) Destem and dice the habanero pepper, then add it to a mortar and pestle.
2. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=62s) Add a pinch of kosher salt to the pepper and grind it into a fine paste.
3. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=80s) Add mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ground white pepper, and garlic powder to the mortar.
4. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=95s) Whisk the sauce ingredients together until fully combined.
5. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=133s) Taste the sauce, add a little more mayonnaise to adjust consistency and acidity, then whisk again.
6. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=151s) Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer and refrigerate until ready to use.
7. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=192s) Brush olive oil and season both sides of the swordfish steaks with a light sprinkling of salt.
8. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=217s) Place the swordfish steaks onto a very hot charcoal grill.
9. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=250s) Grill the swordfish for about two to two and a half minutes per side, rotating halfway for grill marks if desired.
10. [4:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=281s) Check doneness by pressing the fish; when it springs back to the touch like chicken breast, remove from heat.
11. [4:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=284s) Scrape up any stuck fish bits from the grill grate.
12. [5:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=317s) Slice carrots using a vegetable slicer and dress them with salt, pepper, oil, and lemon juice to form a salad base.
13. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=318s) Place the grilled swordfish steak on top of the carrot salad.
14. [5:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=322s) Drizzle the white hot sauce over the swordfish from a squeeze bottle.
15. [5:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOVc6KOSjM&t=326s) Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve.

## Equipment

- mortar and pestle
- knife
- cutting board
- whisk
- fine-mesh strainer
- refrigerator
- charcoal grill
- tongs
- vegetable slicer
- squeeze bottle

## What the video didn't say

- Exact measurements for mayonnaise, lemon juice, oil, carrots, and green onions are not specified.
- Exact vinegar amount ranges from 1 to 2 tablespoons.
- Grill temperature and cooking time are approximate.

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