Nothing says summertime to me like a really great piece of grilled fish and a fresh salad.  Now fish is tricky, some people love it, other people hate it.  So I start my kids off with the first piece of fish that I learned to love, swordfish.  It’s hearty and almost like chicken and a great way to introduce fish into your diet.  Now, I’m sure boat loads of you are freaking out about swordfish and mercury and what not.  Yes, I agree, don’t eat too much, and be careful where you get your fish, but a bit of swordfish is a great way to begin a fishing adventure and a summer weekend…For the record, if your family is not so fish adventurous you can make this with a piece of chicken.

1 swordfish steak

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

1 T cajun seasoning

2 cups baby arugula

1 pint grape tomatoes

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 cup green olives sliced

2 T chopped fresh parsley

1/2 T chopped fresh oregano

8 torn basil leaves

1 T capers

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 T dijon mustard

S&P

Heat your outdoor grill (or if you want to brighten up your winter blues you can do this indoor on a grill pan) to medium high.  Sprinkle your swordfish with a bit of olive oil and season both sides with cajun seasoning.  When the grill is hot gently place your fish on the grill and cook the first side until it pulls away easily from the grill grate (about 8 minutes).  Grill the second side for an additional 8 minutes.  Remove from grill and tent with tin foil.

While your fish is cooking grab a large bowl.  Add in your arugula, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, oregano, basil and capers and lemon zest.  Toss gently to combine.  In another bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, mustard and S&P.  Stir to combine then stream in your olive oil until in emulsifies and forms a dressing.  Pour over your salad and toss gently.  Mound up the salad on a plate and top with swordfish.  Amazing!

I made the kids salad with romaine lettuce and minus the onions (they don’t like red onions) and served their fish with tartar sauce.  Who doesn’t love tartar sauce????  Trust me, you’re going to feel like its summertime any time of year you make this one.

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