Ginger and Thyme Swordfish

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Gary went to the fish market his week and came home with swordfish from the islands. I asked him which islands and he said probably in the Carribean. I drained the thick steaks on a paper towel. Meanwhile I sauteed some fresh ginger and shallots in some butter. I sprinkled the swordfish with a generous amount of dried thyme. After the shallots were softened I scooped them to the sides of the pan and placed the fillets in the center so they could brown nicely.

When the swordfish fillets were brown on one side I turned them over and browned the other side. After they were brown I turned down the heat and covered them to cook the center. When a fork inserted into the middle goes in easily they are cooked. I placed the fillet on a plate and scooped up the ginger and shallots and put them on top of the swordfish. It was so delicious and much more tender and flavorful than the swordfish I've had from the West Coast, perhaps because it was so fresh.

I know there has been talk about these large fish containing mercury and Gary asked the fish market about that. The owner said the game fish from the islands have little mercury in them. Maybe because there isn't much industry in the islands and the mercury doesn't leach into the water down there. Maybe it's true and maybe it's not, but I like to think it's true. I downloaded the USA study done on mercury exposure and read that mercury can also be absorbed through accidental or occupational sources, tainted cosmetics, dental amalgams, drinking water, inhalation, and foods grown in mercury contaminated soil. Mercury is easily absorbed through inhaling and through the skin; I guess that's why my mom always warned us about playing with those mercury thermometers, remember them?. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.