cilantro lime grilled swordfish

Swordfish is my absolute favourite fish! It’s the steak of the ocean. It has a gentle taste that ought to by no means be fishy. It’s so easy to make style nice! The grill offers it char, which provides taste, and the cilantro and lime give it a contemporary citrusy tang.

For extra grilled fish, strive our Simple Grilled Salmon or our Grilled Halibut.

If you happen to’re on the lookout for one thing fast and simple for a weeknight dinner or wish to impress company with one thing a little bit totally different, this one’s a winner. It’s prepared in about 20 minutes and offers you that restaurant-quality meal you’d often solely discover eating out at your native fish home. Pair it with a easy salad, some roasted veggies, or perhaps a scoop of rice for a meal that’s something however boring.

Ingredient Notes

• Swordfish: Search for contemporary, center-cut steaks which are a minimum of 1 inch thick. Frozen will even work. Simply thaw fully and pat dry.
• Limes: You’ll want about 2 to three medium limes to get ¼ cup of juice, relying on their measurement. Bottled lime juice can work, however contemporary offers the most effective taste. You’ll want a 4th lime to chop into wedges for serving.
• Olive Oil: Any impartial oil will work like canola, vegetable, avocado, or olive oil.
• Cilantro: Use each the leaves and tender stems for the most effective taste. Wash nicely and chop simply earlier than utilizing.

Buying Swordfish

Whenever you’re shopping for swordfish, freshness isn’t simply necessary, it’s the secret. You need steaks which are agency to the contact and moist, not slimy. All the time give it a sniff! it ought to scent like clear ocean air, not fishy.

Shade issues, too! Search for creamy ivory or pale pink flesh with a reddish-brown bloodline. If the meat seems grey or brown, or the scent makes you flinch, stroll away. That fish has seen higher days.

On the seafood counter, don’t be shy, ask questions! “When did this are available?” and “Has it been beforehand frozen?” are honest sport. Most swordfish at grocery shops has been frozen and thawed, and that’s completely nice.

If you happen to’re shopping for frozen, thaw it in a single day within the fridge. Sluggish and regular wins the feel race.

Go for steaks which are a minimum of an inch thick. That further heft retains them from drying out. Thinner cuts are higher suited to broiling or pan-searing.

No Grill? No Drawback

If you happen to don’t have an outside grill, worry not! You can even put together this dish utilizing a grill pan on the stovetop or by broiling it in an oven. Each strategies will present a pleasant char and taste to the swordfish. Directions are included with the recipe beneath.

Serving Recommendations

Rice: Make it a meal with a aspect of rice. Preserve it easy with steamed brown rice, or strive some coconut rice, which supplies a delicate sweetness that pairs nicely with the cilantro-lime taste.

Veggies: Zucchini, squash, and bell peppers pair nicely with swordfish. If you happen to’re utilizing a grill, our Lemon Garlic Grilled Zucchini is the proper addition. Or make some Grilled Veggie Kabobs.

Salad: Pair with a simple side salad with cucumbers and tomatoes. Or strive our arugula salad, which has a lightweight lemon French dressing.

Dessert: Don’t neglect dessert! Shortly throw collectively our Strawberry Pineapple Salsa, or whilst you’re on the grill, make some juicy Grilled Pineapple!