Swordfish is meaty and can be eaten like steak, thanks to its firm texture and good taste. However, it can also be stewed or made into fish chowder. Just remember to choose swordfishs that have a red strip of dark meat, which is fresher than the brown ones. Do not be surprised if swordfishs from the East Coast are rosier that those that come from the Pacific because of the difference in their diets. To make this fish last up to four months in the freezer, wrap it tightly before storing.
Swordfish Recipes 1: Citrus Swordfish With Citrus Salsa
Ingredients
Ingredients | Amount |
Orange | 1 piece, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces |
Canned pineapple chunks | ½ cup, not drained |
Fresh mango | ¼ cup, diced |
Jalapeno peppers | 2 pieces, seeded and minced |
Orange juice | 3 tablespoons |
Red bell pepper | 1 tablespoon, diced |
White sugar | 2 teaspoons |
Fresh cilantro | 1 tablespoon, chopped |
Fresh orange juice | ½ cup |
Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
Cayenne pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
Pineapple juice concentrate | 1 tablespoon, thawed |
Swordfish steaks | 1½ pounds |
Time & Yield
Total Time | 55 minutes |
Yields | 6 servings |
Directions
To make salsa: Combine in a bowl the orange slices, pineapple chunks, diced mango, minced jalapenos, red bell pepper, sugar, cilantro, and 3 tablespoons orange juice. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and pineapple juice concentrate.
Coat swordfish steaks with the mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
Prepare an outdoor grill, using an oiled rack set six inches away from the heat source.
Grill the swordfish for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning and cooking until it turns opaque in the center.
Serve with salsa.
You can also watch the following video as reference.
Swordfish Recipes 2: Mediterranean Stuffed Swordfish
Ingredients
Ingredients | Amount |
Swordfish steak | 1 (8 oz) , about 2 inches thick |
Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
Fresh lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
Fresh spinach | 2 cups, rinsed, dried, torn into pieces |
Olive oil | 1 teaspoon |
Garlic | 1 clove, minced |
Crumbled feta | ¼ cup |
Time & Yield
Total Time | 35 minutes |
Yields | 2 servings |
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill in high heat, with a lightly oiled grate.
Make a slit in the steak, creating a pocket that opens on one side only.
Mix olive oil and lemon juice and brush on both sides of the fish. Set aside.
Heat olive oil and garlic in a small skillet using medium heat.
Cook spinach until wilted.
Remove the spinach from heat and stuff into fish pocket.
Add feta over the spinach.
Grill the fish for about 8 minutes.
Turn over, continue grilling until cooked.
Swordfish Recipes 3: Swordfish Calabrian Style
Ingredients
Ingredients | Amount |
Olive oil | 3 tablespoons, divided |
Fresh lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
Salt and pepper | To taste |
Fresh swordfish | 1¼ pounds, cut into chunks |
Onion | 1 small piece, chopped |
All-purpose flour | 1 teaspoon |
Dry white wine | 1½ cups |
Fava beans | 1 (19 ounce) can, drained |
Fresh parsley | 1 bunch, chopped |
Time & Yield
Total Time | 25 minutes |
Yields | 4 servings |
Directions
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Coat the fish chunks with the mixture and marinate for about 15 minutes.
Remove fish chunks and pat dry.
Heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.
Fry chopped onions until golden, then add fish.
Let the fish brown on all sides, then remove them from the pan. Set aside.
Stir flour into the skillet and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the white wine gradually.
Put back the fish into the pan and add fava beans.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Let simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, covered. Cook until you can easily flake the fish with a fork.
Serve hot.
Swordfish Recipes 4: Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Cucumber Sauce
Ingredients
Ingredients | Amount |
Cucumber | 1 piece, peeled, seeded, minced |
Sour cream | 1 cup |
Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
Lemon zest | 1 teaspoon |
Salt to taste | 2 tablespoons |
Onion | ½ cup, minced |
Garlic | 2 cloves, minced |
Tomato-based chili sauce | 1 cup |
Apple cider vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
Worcestershire sauce | 2 teaspoons |
Ground black pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
Swordfish steaks | 2 pounds, cut 1½-inches thick |
Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
Lemon | 1 piece, thinly sliced |
Time & Yield
Total Time | 35 minutes |
Yields | 8 servings |
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill in high heat, with a lightly oiled grate.
Combine cucumber, lemon juice, sour cream, and lemon zest in a bowl. Season with salt and refrigerate.
Heat olive oil in a skillet using medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring until the onion softens and turns translucent.
Add chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with ground black pepper. Remove from heat.
Brush swordfish steaks with olive oil.
Grill for about 3 minutes per side or until the fish turns opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
While grilling, baste the fish with the chili sauce.
Serve with cucumber sauce and lemon slices.
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