Best Basil Marinated Swordfish Recipes

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GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER



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Swordfish is a great choice for grilling, and topped with fresh lemon basil butter, it makes a quick flavorful meal with very little fuss.

Provided by Lynne Webb

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 swordfish steaks (1-inch thick (about 2 lbs))
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon garlic (minced (about 1/2 clove))
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat.
  • Cut each swordfish steak in half, drizzle with lemon juice and let stand for 1 minute. Rub both sides of each steak with olive oil, salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Place the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt and basil in a small bowl and combine well. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Oil the grill grates and add the fish. Grill the swordfish steaks until opaque throughout, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes per side. To avoid drying out the fish, do not leave unattended.
  • Top each piece of fish with about 1 tablespoon of the lemon-basil butter just as it comes off the grill. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 54 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 207 mg, Sodium 465 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED SWORDFISH RECIPE WITH A MEDITERRANEAN TWIST



Grilled Swordfish Recipe with a Mediterranean Twist image

Easy grilled swordfish recipe that utilizes a delicious Mediterranean marinade with cumin, fresh garlic cloves and more. But you don't even need to leave it in the marinade too long! Just a few minutes while your grill is heating!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Fish and Seafood

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, more for later
1 tsp coriander
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 to 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 swordfish steaks, about 5 to 6 ounces each, from sustainable sources
Crushed red pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spices, salt and pepper for about three minutes or until well-combined forming a thick and smooth marinade.
  • Pat the swordfish steaks dry and place them in a pan (or a dish with sides to it) and apply the marinade generously on both sides and set aside for 15 minutes or so while you heat the grill.
  • Preheat a gas grill on high (be sure to oil the grates before using). When ready, grill the fish steaks on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on one side, turn over once and grill on the other side for 3 minutes or so (the fish should flake easily, while maintain firmness. You will likely see a bit of pink on the inside, but it should cook through by the time it gets to the table).
  • Finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if you like heat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 600.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 40 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg

GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH STEAKS



Grilled Marinated Swordfish Steaks image

Swordfish, with its firm, lean flesh, is an ideal candidate for grilling. It's not as forgiving as some fatty fish, like tuna and black sea bass, so proceed with caution. If you remove the fish from the fire when the center is still slightly pink, by the time it gets to the table it should be cooked through. A quick marinade of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander and cumin pairs beautifully with the meatiness of the fish, but do not marinate for more than 10 to 15 minutes, or the acid will break down the flesh and leave it mushy (or the flavor will overpower the fish). If you don't have a grill, this works equally well in a broiler. Serve this alongside a colorful pile of Pierre Franey's green bean and tomato salad. It's a summer meal you'll never forget. (Swordfish is on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's seafood watch list, but you can find sustainable options here.)

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 center-cut swordfish steaks, about 6 ounces each, one-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
4 sprigs rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill or broiler, or heat a grill pan.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Place oil in a flat dish, and add soy sauce, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander, cumin, lemon rind and pepper flakes. Blend well. Place fish steaks in marinade, coat well on both sides, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • If the swordfish is to be cooked on a grill (or grill pan), place fish on grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 minutes more. Cook longer if desired. If it is to be cooked under a broiler, place fish on a rack and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with a string bean salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH



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White wine, lemon juice, and soy sauce flavor this marinade for swordfish steaks cooked out on the grill.

Provided by MIKE T 007

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves garlic
⅓ cup white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
4 swordfish steaks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 slices lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a glass baking dish, combine the garlic, white wine, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix just to blend. Place swordfish steaks into the marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning frequently.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill swordfish steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 708 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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