Voleo's Blackened Swordfish Steak with Bacon Maque Choux

18 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 30MINS

Voleo's Blackened Swordfish Steak with Bacon Maque Choux

Voleo’s Blackened Swordfish Steak pairs a perfectly seasoned, grilled filet with smoky bacon maque choux, a creamy Southern medley of caramelized corn, peppers, and scallions. Finished with fresh basil and lime, it’s a bold and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion!
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Voleo’s Blackened Swordfish Steak pairs a perfectly seasoned, grilled filet with smoky bacon maque choux, a creamy Southern medley of caramelized corn, peppers, and scallions. Finished with fresh basil and lime, it’s a bold and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion!
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30MINS
Total Time
$9.52
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Swordfish Fillet
4
(8 oz)
Swordfish Fillet
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
Blackening Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Blackening Seasoning
Lime
1
Lime, cut into wedges
for serving
Bacon Maque Choux
Thick-Cut Bacon
5 slices
Thick-Cut Bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
5-6 oz
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Red Bell Pepper
1
Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
Orange Bell Pepper
1
Orange Bell Pepper, finely diced
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
Yellow Onion
1
Yellow Onion, finely diced
Scallion
4
Scallions
whites finely chopped, greens thinly sliced
Celery
1 rib
Celery, finely chopped
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, finely chopped
Corn
5 ears
Corn
stripped
Creole Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Creole Seasoning
Heavy Cream
3/4 cup
Heavy Cream
Fresh Basil Leaf
1 handful
Fresh Basil Leaf
Lime
1/2
Lime, juiced
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step 1
Gently fry the Thick-Cut Bacon (5 slices) in Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
step 2
Add the Red Bell Pepper (1), Orange Bell Pepper (1), Jalapeño Pepper (1), Yellow Onion (1), Scallions (4) whites, Celery (1 rib), and Garlic (2 cloves). Cook for 8-10 minutes until soft then increase the heat and add the Corn (5 ears). Cook for a further 5 minutes until the corn has softened and starts to caramelize. Return the bacon to the pan, stir in the Heavy Cream (3/4 cup), Creole Seasoning (1 Tbsp), and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cream has reduced and coats the vegetables. Stir through the Fresh Basil Leaf (1 handful), scallion greens, and Lime (1/2) juice just before serving.
step 3
Brush the Swordfish Fillet (4) lightly with Olive Oil (as needed) and dust with the Blackening Seasoning (1 Tbsp). Lay on a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a wire rack to rest.
step 4
Serve on top of maque choux. Lime (1) wedges on the side.
step 4 Serve on top of maque choux. Lime (1) wedges on the side.
RECIPES TAG
Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
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