Avg. User Rating:
No reviews yet  |  Write a review

---

Recipe tags: Easy, Fish, Grill, Mexican

Meats and seafood

Grilled Mexican Swordfish Fillets

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Helen from Colorado.

Portions: 6

Serving size: 3 ounces

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds swordfish fillets (six 3-1/2-ounce raw fillets)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Serrano chile, seeds removed
• 1/4 cup lime juice (fresh is best)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

1. Place fish in an ovenproof baking dish.
2. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, cilantro, onion, sugar, chile, lime juice, oil and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. 
3. Pour cilantro mixture over fish; turning to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes, turning once halfway through marinating.
4. Prepare charcoal or gas grill and preheat.
5. Grill fish about 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.   Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 157
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 43 mg
• Sodium: 187 mg
• Potassium: 340 mg
• Phosphorus: 290 mg
• Calcium: 9 mg
• Fiber: 0.1 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices 

• 3 meat

Helpful hints

• Swordfish, like many types of fish, contains more phosphorus compared to beef or chicken. For a lower phosphorus fish dish you could substitute catfish, codfish or dolphin fish (mahi mahi) instead of swordfish.
• Protein requirements for those with kidney disease vary based on the stage of CKD. Check with your dietitian for adjustments to recipes or serving size based on your individual protein requirements.

Tell us what you think
	Your name will be displayed for reviews:
	Your review:
	Rate it:

All comments will be approved by a DaVita teammate and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see frequently asked questions.