Tikka Masala-Inspired Swordfish with Basmati Rice

This recipe is a delicious and easy way to cook swordfish. The tikka masala spice blend gives the swordfish a flavorful crust, while the coconut yogurt helps to keep it moist. The basmati rice is the perfect accompaniment to the swordfish, and the whole dish can be made in under 30 minutes.

This recipe was inspired by my love of tikka masala and my desire to find a way to cook swordfish that was both flavorful and easy. I experimented with different spice blends and cooking methods until I came up with this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to cook swordfish, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound swordfish steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup plain coconut yogurt
• 1/4 cup tikka masala spice blend
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the swordfish, yogurt, tikka masala spice blend, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the swordfish and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Add the cooked swordfish to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Serve the tikka masala-inspired swordfish over basmati rice.

Why It Works

• The tikka masala spice blend gives the swordfish a flavorful crust.
• The coconut yogurt helps to keep the swordfish moist.
• The basmati rice is the perfect accompaniment to the swordfish.