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

  1. 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.

  2. In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and pineapple juice concentrate.

  3. Coat swordfish steaks with the mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.

  4. Prepare an outdoor grill, using an oiled rack set six inches away from the heat source.

  5. Grill the swordfish for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning and cooking until it turns opaque in the center.

  6. 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

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill in high heat, with a lightly oiled grate.

  2. Make a slit in the steak, creating a pocket that opens on one side only.

  3. Mix olive oil and lemon juice and brush on both sides of the fish. Set aside.

  4. Heat olive oil and garlic in a small skillet using medium heat.

  5. Cook spinach until wilted.

  6. Remove the spinach from heat and stuff into fish pocket.

  7. Add feta over the spinach.

  8. Grill the fish for about 8 minutes.

  9. 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

  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  2. Coat the fish chunks with the mixture and marinate for about 15 minutes.

  3. Remove fish chunks and pat dry.

  4. Heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.

  5. Fry chopped onions until golden, then add fish.

  6. Let the fish brown on all sides, then remove them from the pan. Set aside.

  7. Stir flour into the skillet and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the white wine gradually.

  8. Put back the fish into the pan and add fava beans.

  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Let simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, covered. Cook until you can easily flake the fish with a fork.

  10. 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

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill in high heat, with a lightly oiled grate.

  2. Combine cucumber, lemon juice, sour cream, and lemon zest in a bowl. Season with salt and refrigerate.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet using medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring until the onion softens and turns translucent.

  4. Add chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with ground black pepper. Remove from heat.

  5. Brush swordfish steaks with olive oil.

  6. Grill for about 3 minutes per side or until the fish turns opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.

  7. While grilling, baste the fish with the chili sauce.

  8. Serve with cucumber sauce and lemon slices.

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