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Shutome (Hawaiian Swordfish) with Pomelo à la Poisson Cru

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Shutome (Hawaiian Swordfish) with Pomelo à la Poisson Cru

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Swordfish Recipe
A&M's Testing Notes: This is a dish that I once enjoyed a version of in French Tahiti so I was delighted to try this recipe. The lemon, lime and grapefruit cooks the fish into tender morsels. The sriracha adds...
This is a dish that I once enjoyed a version of in French Tahiti so I was delighted to try this recipe. The lemon, lime and grapefruit cooks the fish into tender morsels. The sriracha adds a nice spicy interest and the coconut cream makes everything go together into a real recipe that combines spicy, sweet, and tangy together, starring the main ingredient... the swordfish. I like that this recipe is not just a sauce on top of the fish but everything is part of the recipe including the swordfish... it is not an afterthought that could be substituted with pasta or chicken or whatever. I could only find a pitiful pink grapefruit at this time of the year... but the recipe would work without it. I am not going to lose this recipe... it is wonderful! - dymnyno

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gingerroot's Notes: I don’t eat top-of-the-food-chain fish very often although a recent dinner celebrating my husband’s birthday started with the Chef’s take on Tahitian Poisson Cru; the clean, sweet flavors...
I don’t eat top-of-the-food-chain fish very often although a recent dinner celebrating my husband’s birthday started with the Chef’s take on Tahitian Poisson Cru; the clean, sweet flavors of the ingredients (typically lime, coconut, cucumber, onion, tomato) and simple but elegant execution were especially memorable. Here is my twist on that, using Swordfish and Southeast Asian flavors. I enjoy experimenting with local ingredients and love the sweet flavor and unusually dry texture of pomelo, the large grapefruit-like citrus native to Southeast Asia. If pomelo is not available, you may substitute grapefruit. Traditional Poisson Cru leaves the center of the fish raw; here I allowed the citrus to “cook” the fish until completely opaque. Note: Pomelo has an especially thick and spongy rind or skin. The best way I've found to get to the fruit is to slice off the ends and carefully peel off the thick spongy pith. Once peeled, separate the fruit into segments and remove the membrane. To juice, simply squeeze the flesh (now rind/pith/membrane free) over a bowl. - gingerroot

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Serves 8-10 as a starter

1 1/4 lb. wild Shutome fillet (or other sustainably caught Swordfish), cut thinly into 1/4-inch thick squares Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup pomelo juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup meyer lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced with a mandoline or sharp knife Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and crushed (I used the back of a Tablespoon) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon sriracha (chili-garlic sauce) Ask a question about this ingredient

Scant 1 cup mixed cherry tomatoes, seeded and slivered Ask a question about this ingredient

Scant 1 cup baby carrot ribbons (I used my vegetable peeler) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon sugar (plus more to taste if using grapefruit) Ask a question about this ingredient

3/4 cups pomelo flesh, pith and membrane removed, segments separated Ask a question about this ingredient

3/4 cups coconut cream (be sure to shake can well before using, or alternatively, empty contents into a bowl, stir well and then add to fish mixture) Ask a question about this ingredient

Place fish pieces in a large non-reactive bowl. Add thinly sliced onion, pomelo juice, lime juice and lemon juice, making sure the fish is completely submerged in citrus juice. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least six hours (opaque except for the very center) or overnight (completely opaque) depending on your preference. When fish is “cooked” to your liking, carefully drain out all but a quarter cup or so of the citrus juice (in other words all the juice that is easily drained without dropping any fish in the sink).
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Add toasted, crushed coriander seeds and sriracha to fish, stirring to combine. At this point, I was still many hours away from serving this dish so I re-covered the bowl with plastic wrap and returned it to the refrigerator to allow the flavors to develop.
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When you are ready to serve, carefully fold in the slivered cherry tomatoes, carrot ribbons, salt, sugar and pomelo flesh. If using grapefruit, add more sugar to taste (in my experience, pomelo is a bit sweeter than grapefruit). Pour coconut cream over the mixture and stir to combine. Transfer Poisson Cru to serving bowl. You can place the serving bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice water to ensure it is chilled when eaten. Enjoy.
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4 Comments on Shutome (Hawaiian Swordfish) with Pomelo à la Poisson Cru

dymnyno added about 1 year ago

I am so glad that I am making this as an editor's pick....it sounds delicious. My local grocery ONLY will carry Hawaiian swordfish. I haven't cooked swordfish in years...looking forward to it.

gingerroot added about 1 year ago

I am so glad you will be testing it too! Although swordfish is quite meaty, I think this preparation and combination of ingredients makes the final dish light and refreshing.