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swordfish recipes

Best Swordfish Recipes

These best swordfish recipes bring the bold, clean flavor of the sea straight to your table. With Mediterranean flair and simple, home-cook-friendly techniques, each bite offers a taste of summer smoky, juicy, and deeply satisfying.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: easy swordfish recipe, grilled swordfish, healthy swordfish dinner, how to cook swordfish, mediterranean swordfish, pan seared swordfish, summer seafood recipe, swordfish recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board for prepping swordfish and herbs
  • 1 chef’s knife to slice lemon and garlic
  • 1 glass bowl for marinating the fish
  • 1 paper towels to pat the swordfish dry
  • 1 cast iron skillet or grill pan for searing the swordfish
  • 1 Tongs to flip the fish safely
  • 1 meat thermometer to ensure swordfish reaches 135°F
  • 1 serving platter for plating with garnishes

Ingredients

  • 4 steaks swordfish 1-inch thick,about 6 oz each
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin tastes better
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano dried works too
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • capers optional,for briny punch
  • fresh parsley or basil optional,fresh herbs
  • red pepper flakes optional,for heat
  • white wine optional,for deglazing pan

Instructions

  • Prepare the swordfish steaks by rinsing and patting dry.
  • Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
  • Coat the swordfish steaks evenly with the Mediterranean marinade and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat to prep like a professional.
    prep like a professional
  • Sear the swordfish steaks for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
    master the searing process
  • Monitor the cooking closely to execute perfect timing and avoid overcooking.
    execute perfect timing
  • Finish the swordfish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or capers for a Mediterranean touch.
    finish with mediterranean touch

Notes

This swordfish recipe is all about bringing simplicity and depth together. The smoky sear, fresh citrus, and herbaceous marinade evoke summer dinners under open skies. Let the fish rest after cooking to retain its natural juices, and don’t be afraid to finish with a drizzle of good olive oil for that final touch of warmth and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1swordfish steak | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 660mg | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg