Grilled Swordfish With Citrus Marinade
This Mediterranean-inspired grilled swordfish features tender, meaty steaks marinated in a vibrant blend of lemon juice, aromatic spices, and olive oil. The citrus marinade infuses the fish with bold flavors while keeping it incredibly moist and flaky. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive enough for entertaining.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 bay leaves
For the Fish:
- - 4 swordfish steaks 6-8 oz each
Instructions
- In a shallow pan or dish, combine lemon juice, olive oil, chopped onion, paprika, cumin, salt, and bay leaves to create the marinade.
- Add swordfish steaks to the marinade, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, turning the fish 2-3 times during marinating.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove swordfish from marinade and discard the marinade and bay leaves.
- Grill swordfish steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F and fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don't marinate longer than 6 hours as the acid in lemon juice can start to "cook" the fish and make it mushy
Swordfish steaks should be at least 1-inch thick to prevent overcooking on the grill
If you don't have fresh bay leaves, dried ones work fine - just crush them slightly to release more flavor
The fish can be marinated up to 24 hours ahead if you reduce the lemon juice by half to prevent over-tenderizing
For indoor cooking, this recipe works perfectly on a grill pan or under the broiler
Substitute lime juice for lemon juice for a different citrus twist
Let swordfish come to room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling for even cooking
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 465mg | Sugar: 1g