Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring grilled swordfish served over cilantro lime quinoa, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 swordfish steaks
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil into the quinoa.
- Season swordfish steaks with salt and pepper.
- Grill the swordfish for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls by placing quinoa at the bottom, topped with grilled swordfish, avocado slices, and cherry tomatoes.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the swordfish in lime juice and olive oil for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Grilled Swordfish, Cilantro Lime Quinoa, Healthy Bowls, Seafood Recipe