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Recipe Pairing

Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Main Course featuring swordfish with grilled preparation and sweet, smoky flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes…

Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 swordfish steaks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and honey to make the salsa and chill until ready to serve.
  2. Pat swordfish dry and brush with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill over medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until just cooked through.
  4. Let the fish rest briefly after grilling.
  5. Spoon pineapple salsa over the swordfish and serve immediately.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 95%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 94%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 94%
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Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 94%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 94%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 94%
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Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Wild Turkey Longbranch works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 94%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Woodford Reserve Standard works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 94%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 93%
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Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 93%
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Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 93%
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Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this swordfish dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilled preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 92%