Make Grilled Lemon Herb Swordfish on a gas or charcoal BBQ. Fish marinates in a simple sauce before grilling, which creates amazing flavor!
Do you enjoy swordfish? We really love this dense, firm and mild fish, but honestly… most of the time it is simply too expensive! Can you relate? Every now and then we buy swordfish as a special treat, but we split a large piece to reduce the portion size AND help make it worth our hard-earned bucks!
Since it was only my husband and I for dinner, we opted to split a large swordfish steak, which cost $10. Because we split it, that brought our cost down to $5 per serving (cheaper than a Big Mac at McDonalds)! Imagine that! A delicious, healthy portion of delicious, grilled swordfish that cost less than a fast food entree!
My husband searched online for a new recipe to try, found this one, and asked me if I would make it for dinner for the two of us.So I prepped it, my husband grilled it… and we both LOVED it! I think you will, too!
I’ve made quite a few recipes using swordfish over the years, and this one may be a new favorite! Here’s how to make grilled lemon herb swordfish (it’s easy and so delicious!).
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Make The Lemon Herb Marinade
Combine extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl. Whisk these ingredients well until they are well blended, and oil and vinegar have been fully incorporated.
IMPORTANT TIP: If you’re making the full recipe (using 4 swordfish steaks), pour the marinade into a large shallow dish. Make sure the dish is large enough to place the swordfish in it in a single layer.
If you’re making only 1 or 2 pieces of swordfish, pour the marinade on a large, shallow dinner plate, big enough to hold the fish steak(s).
Marinade The Swordfish
Place the swordfish in the lemon herb marinade, and then turn it over, so all sides are covered with the marinade. Allow the fish to marinate for 15 minutes total (flipping it over halfway through the marinating time), then remove the fish from the marinade.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove the swordfish from the marinade at the 15 minute mark. The fish will already be well-seasoned by this time. More time spent sitting in the acidic marinade (from the lemons) can cause the fish to begin to break down and “pre-cook”. You do not want that, for best results!
Grill The Swordfish and Lemon Halves
Prepare your gas or charcoal grill by cleaning the metal grill grates clean, then oiling them well so the swordfish doesn’t stick while cooking.
Heat the grill to a Medium-High temperature (on a gas grill the temperature should be around 375°- 400°F.). Place the swordfish directly onto the hot, oiled grill.
Cook the swordfish for about 4-5 minutes, without disturbing or moving the fish, to give the grill time for good sear marks and browning.
Halfway Through Cooking
Carefully turn the fish to the other side and continue cooking it for another 4-5 minutes OR until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F. on a digital thermometer. TIP: If you have a digital thermometer, use it! It’s the best way to not end up overcooking (and drying out) the fish!
When you flip the fish over, add the cut lemon halves to the grill (with the cut side facing down). Let them sear (and get charred) while the second side of the swordfish cooks.
Once the swordfish is finished cooking, remove the fish and lemons from the grill and place on a platter, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let the fish “rest” 5 minutes before serving, to let the internal juices “resettle”.
Serve The Grilled Lemon Herb Swordfish
Serve the grilled lemon herb swordfish with the seared lemon halves on the side. Garnish the swordfish with chopped parsley (if using). Squeeze the lemon juice from the grill-seared lemon halves over the cooked fish for an extra pop of flavor, if desired!
We love to serve the swordfish with buttered, seasoned pasta on the side. It is a perfect pairing for this delicious, grilled swordfish!
I hope you have the chance to try this delicious recipe for grilled lemon herb swordfish, and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do!
Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day!
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- Citrus Marinated Swordfish Kabobs
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Original recipe source and with thanks to Erin Clarke, at https://www.wellplated.com/grilled-swordfish/
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Make Grilled Lemon Herb Swordfish on a gas or charcoal BBQ. Fish marinates in a simple sauce before grilling, which creates amazing flavor!
- 4 swordfish steaks each between 6-8 ounces, as desired
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (approx. 3 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 medium lemons (for juice, zest, etc.)** **divided use
Make The Marinade: Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, oregano, lemon juice and zest (from 1 lemon) in a bowl. Whisk until blended, and oil and vinegar are fully incorporated. (**Cut remaining lemon in half crosswise and set aside for grilling and garnishing dish later).
IMPORTANT TIP: If you're making the full recipe (using 4 swordfish steaks), pour marinade into a large, shallow dish. Make sure dish is large enough to place the swordfish in it, in a single layer. If you're making only 1 or 2 swordfish steaks, pour marinade on a large, shallow plate, big enough to hold the fish steak(s).
Place swordfish steak(s) in marinade; turn them over so all sides are lightly coated. Let fish marinate for 15 minutes total (no longer!), turning it over halfway through the marinating time, then remove fish from the marinade.
Prepare gas or charcoal grill by cleaning grill grates, then oiling them well so fish doesn't stick. Heat grill to Medium-High temp. (on gas grill temp. should be 375°- 400°F.). Place swordfish directly onto hot, oiled grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes, without moving the fish, to get good sear marks and browning.
Carefully turn fish to the other side; continue cooking it another 4-5 minutes OR until fish reaches an internal temp. of 135°F. on a digital thermometer. When you flip the fish over, add reserved cut lemon halves to the grill (cut side facing down). Let them sear while second side of swordfish cooks. Once done, remove fish and lemons from the grill; place on a platter. Cover loosely with foil. Let fish "rest" 5 minutes before serving.
NOTE: Caloric calculation was made, using a 6 ounce swordfish steak per serving.
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