The last week has been scorching here in the UK. Which makes it essential BBQ weather…. Perfect for this amazingly simple but equally delicious BBQ Swordfish with Lime, Pistachio & Coriander. It is one of my all time favourite flavour combos….. Light, fresh, colourful and perfect for summer.

I adore the hot weather. I am in my element. It draws me outside for as long as possible, whenever I can get away from working. I swear I should have been born elsewhere in the world…. the UK weather just doesn’t suit my temperament and I am so much happier and less grumpy when the heat is on my skin and life moves away from four walls. Walks, bike rides, pottering about in the vegetable patch, sitting on the beach….. Sun – I’m all yours!

In the past, we haven’t done enough BBQs at GFHQ….. But we recently finished an extension on the house and with it, we have gained an amazing deck and patio area which is like gaining an additional two outdoor rooms on top of the internal one we have had built. Life has shifted and suddenly, the garden has come into its own.

Although we do have a larger BBQ to play with, we also have a Cobb BBQ which is an amazing piece of equipment. If you have never seen one and love living outdoors, you have to check it out. The full range is on their website, but you can also get them on the high street in Lakeland, I believe.

What makes this BBQ so fantastic (note this is not a sponsored post, so I have nothing to gain from sharing my love of the Cobb with you), is that it is small and easily transportable (it packs neatly into a carry bag), which makes it ideal for spur-of-the-moment BBQs on the beach or in place of traditional picnics on days out. Aside from being very quick and powerful (it heats using ‘Cobblestones’ which are up, running and ready to cook within minutes and stay hot for a couple of hours), its casing is in fact reassuringly cold on the outside, so you can sit it in the centre of the garden table to cook communally. It is a genius piece of equipment.

BBQ’s often make us think of burgers, sausages, chicken and serious meat-binges, but over at Gluten Free Alchemist, we try to be a little more adventurous. Living by the sea and with a working harbour, we are lucky enough to have an amazing fish market on our doorstep, so although a little more expensive, we do what we can to make the most of it. Besides….. fish is a wonderfully healthy food and (in addition to tasting incredible if cooked well), is so much easier to digest than a meat-binge.

As for the Swordfish, it was cooked to perfection in no time at all….. moist and tender white flesh, delicately touched with a lime-citrus tang and the unmistakable flavour and aroma of fresh coriander. The softness of the fish married beautifully both for texture and taste against the earthy, slightly sweet crunch of toasted, crushed pistachio nuts. Happy happy tummy!

So next time you are thinking of having a BBQ, move away from the burger shelf and head for the fish! You may never look back…..

Of course, any good summer evening needs the accompaniment of a cooling drink…… A little Prosecco….. a glass of rose…….. a chilled beer…… I have been unearthing a whole new world of beers which are being brewed gluten free….. This BBQ was accompanied by a great local discovery in the form of a gluten free craft beer from the Westerham Brewery in Kent….. beautifully named ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’…… slightly floral, but moreishly refreshing!

If you need more inspiration for BBQ food that will work for those with allergies and intolerances, look no further than the contributions from the very talented bloggers listed below. Last month we did #freefrompicnics…. This month it’s been one heck of a #FreeFromBBQ, so go check them out! Just remember, if you are sharing your cook space, that you take precautions against cross-contamination, by cooking on clean foil and ensuring foods don’t touch!

I am also sharing my delicious BBQ Swordfish with Lime, Pistachio & Coriander with :

Free From Fridays with Le Coin De Mel and Free From Farmhouse

Cook Blog Share with Everyday Healthy Recipes

Brilliant Blog Posts with Honest Mum

Recipe of the Week with A Mummy Too

Best #FreeFromBBQ Recipes : 
Chorizo & Cod Kebabs – Le Coin De Mel
Veggie Burgers – Free From Fairy
Pork Koftas – The Gluten Free Blogger
BBQ Trout with Grilled Artichoke – Glutarama
BBQ Apricot & Nectarine ‘Steak’ Salad – The Peachicks Bakery
Easy No Mayo Coleslaw – Easy Peasy Foodie

BBQ Swordfish with Lime, Pistachio & Coriander (4 servings)

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