Description

This Grilled Swordfish recipe features tender, flavorful swordfish steaks marinated in a savory blend of olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh herbs, and garlic. Perfectly grilled to a juicy finish and served with fresh lemon wedges, it provides a delicious, healthy seafood option ideal for outdoor grilling or indoor grill pans.

Ingredients

Scale

Marinade Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic

Main Ingredient

4 swordfish steaks (4–6 ounces each)

To Serve

Lemon wedges

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl or resealable bag, whisk together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Reserve Marinade and Add Garlic: Set aside 1 tablespoon of the marinade for basting later. Stir the minced garlic into the remaining marinade.
Marinate the Swordfish: Place the swordfish steaks into the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
Chill and Marinate: Cover the bowl or seal the bag, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
Prepare for Grilling: Remove the swordfish from the marinade, scraping off any excess herbs or garlic to prevent burning on the grill.
Preheat the Grill: Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat, preparing for direct grilling.
Grill the Swordfish: Cook each swordfish steak for 5-6 minutes per side, grilling until the fish is opaque and cooked through but still tender and moist.
Baste and Serve: Brush the reserved marinade over the cooked swordfish steaks for added flavor. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.

Notes

Marinating the swordfish helps infuse flavor and tenderize the meat; marinate for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 8 hours to avoid altering texture.
Scraping off excess herbs and garlic before grilling prevents them from burning and imparting a bitter flavor.
If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried parsley and thyme can be used but reduce quantity to about 1 teaspoon each.
Use an indoor grill pan if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill, ensuring it is preheated for proper grilling marks.
Do not overcook the swordfish to avoid the meat becoming dry; it should be opaque but still moist and flaky.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Keywords: grilled swordfish, swordfish steaks, seafood grill recipe, healthy seafood, quick grilled fish