GINGER GARLIC SWORDFISH

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon ginger grated
• ⅕ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon lemon peel grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces swordfish fillets should be 6-7 ounces each
• sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl blend together the butter, parsley, garlic, ginger, red pepper and lemon peel.
3. Season the swordfish to taste with sea salt.
4. Place an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and when hot add one tablespoon of olive oil and the swordfish, salted side down.
5. Pan sear the swordfish for 1-2 minutes or until it has a nice color.
6. Turn the swordfish over, and drain out any excess oil from the pan. Carefully add a few tablespoons of water to the pan and place the pan in a preheated 400 degree oven
7. Roast the swordfish until just cooked through, about 6-8 minutes or until desired doneness.
8. Transfer swordfish to a serving dish
9. Add seasoned butter mixture to the same skillet. Allow it to cook slightly over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling (1-2 minutes).
10. Pour butter sauce over swordfish and serve with your favorite side dishes