Swordfish With Orange Relish

• 4 6-oz (175-g) swordfish steaks

• juice of 1 orange
• juice of 1 lemon
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• salt and black pepper

• 2 oranges, peeled, separated into sections,and diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

STEPS :

1. Make the marinade: in a shallow nonmetallic dish, combine the olive oil, orange and lemon juices, Qdrlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn the swordfish teaks in the marinade, coyer, and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Make the orange relish: in a bowl, combine the oranges, olive oil, basil, and eason with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Remove the swordfish from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Place the steaks under the broiler, 3 in (7 cm) from the heat, and broil, basting once or twice with the marinade, for 5 minutes on each side or until the fish is opaque and the flesh flakes easily. Serve immediately, with the relish.

TUNA WITH ORANGE RELISH

Substitute tuna steaks for the swordfish steaks and fresh cilantro for the basil and proceed as directed.

* * * Cook's know-how * * *

Swordfish has a meaty texture and a mild flavor. Its firmness makes it ideal for broiling, baking, or poaching.