A plated meal featuring a breaded fish fillet with sauce, fresh greens, and tomato slices, set on a table with utensils, a napkin, and a glass of water.

Swordfish Salad with Soy Wasabi Vinaigrette

Serves Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

24 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks (4 ounces each)
salt and pepper
1 ounce garlic cloves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
12 cups watercress sprigs
48 tomato wedges
3 3/4 cups Soy Wasabi Vinaigrette (recipe below)
chopped cilantro, as needed
toasted sesame seed, as needed
48 lime wedges

Directions

Season swordfish with salt and pepper. In blender, purée garlic in vegetable oil; rub on both sides of fish. Place in hotel pan, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

For each serving, to order: In nonstick skillet sear 1 piece swordfish until cooked through, turning once. Plate 1/2 cup watercress; place fish on top. Place 2 tomato wedges next to fish. Drizzle 2 1/2 tablespoons Soy Wasabi Vinaigrette over salad. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seed and 2 lime wedges.

To make Soy-Wasabi Vinaigrette: In bowl, whisk together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 6 tablespoons lime juice, 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seed, 6 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 6 tablespoons wasabi paste, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic and 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil. Gradually whisk in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until mixture is emulsified. (Makes about 3 3/4 cups.)

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