Swordfish with Lemon
A simple and flavorful dish featuring swordfish steaks cooked with a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 350cal
Carbohydrate: 5g
Protein: 45g
Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
10 min Prep
15 min Cook
25 min Total
2 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
- Pat the swordfish steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps in achieving a good sear, which locks in the flavor.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of the swordfish steaks generously with the lemon and olive oil mixture.
- Place the swordfish steaks on the preheated grill or pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Swordfish is a firm fish, and you’ll know it’s done when it’s opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the swordfish is cooking, keep an eye on the grill or pan heat. If it seems too hot, lower the temperature slightly to avoid burning.
- Once cooked, transfer the swordfish steaks to a plate and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute within the fish, ensuring it remains moist.
- Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the swordfish steaks for a fresh, herby flavor.
- Serve the swordfish with additional lemon wedges on the side for extra zing.
