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Grilled Swordfish Tacos with Tomatillo-Mango Salsa Recipe

This is one of my favorite swordfish recipes. The slightly charred flavor of the fish and the sweetness of mango in this simple salsa are amazing tasting together.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 768 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs swordfish cut into thick strips
  • 8  white corn tortillas
  • 4 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 avocados skin and pit removed, smashed up in a bowl
  • 1 lbs tomatillos husked, cleaned, and cut in half
  • 1 cup mango cubes
  • 2 jalapeños stem removed and cut in half
  • ½  red onion quartered
  • 2 gloves of garlic
  • 1  lime juiced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the tomatillos, mango, jalapeños, onion, and unpeeled garlic cloves to a sheet pan. Lightly drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Broil for 5-7 minutes.
  • Peel the garlic. Add all the ingredients to a food processor. Add the juice of ½ lime. Pulse until the mixture is your desired chunkiness. Taste and adjust for lime, salt & pepper.
  • Drizzle the swordfish with avocado oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Make sure you get all the sides.
  • heat your grill to medium-high heat and add in the pieces of fish. Cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are cooked through.
  • Layer tortillas, with avocado mixture, 1 piece of swordfish, and then ~2 tablespoons of the tomatillo salsa. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.