Best 6 Grilled Swordfish Nicoise Salad Recipes

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**Grilled Swordfish Nicoise Salad: A Mediterranean Delight**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. Grilled swordfish, a fish renowned for its firm texture and delicate flavor, takes center stage in this vibrant Nicoise salad. Accompanied by an array of fresh vegetables, including crisp green beans, tender baby potatoes, and a medley of colorful bell peppers, this dish embodies the epitome of a healthy and satisfying meal. Hard-boiled eggs add a touch of protein and richness, while briny olives and anchovies impart a burst of salty savoriness. Dressed in a tangy vinaigrette, this Nicoise salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.

**Recipes featured in this article:**

1. **Grilled Swordfish:** Discover the art of perfectly grilling swordfish, resulting in succulent and flavorful fillets that are the star of this salad.

2. **Nicoise Salad:** Learn how to assemble a classic Nicoise salad, layering fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and anchovies to create a colorful and nutritious dish.

3. **Vinaigrette Dressing:** Master the art of crafting a tangy and herbaceous vinaigrette dressing that elevates the flavors of the salad.

Prepare to impress your friends and family with this delectable Grilled Swordfish Nicoise Salad, a dish that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Let the vibrant flavors and textures tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a world of culinary delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SWORDFISH SALAD



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This is a Caribbean island version of sweet and sour, and a very nice dish for a hot summer night. The contrasting flavors of the salad and the fish go off like fireworks in your mouth.

Provided by paul r.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (8 ounce) swordfish steaks
2 ripe mangoes - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
8 kumquats, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Lightly brush the swordfish steaks and mango slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Cook the swordfish steaks on preheated grill until lightly browned on both sides, turning once, 5 to 7 minutes per side. After turning, arrange mangos slices over the steaks, and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Toss the spinach, tomatoes, and kumquats together in a bowl. Whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over the spinach mixture and toss to coat evenly. To serve, divide the salad among 4 serving plates, and top with swordfish and mangoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 270.8 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH SALSA FRESCA



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heirloom tomatoes, small dice
1 jalapeño, minced (ribs and seeds removed if you'd like less heat)
1 small red onion, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 swordfish steaks, skin and bloodline removed

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, jalapeño, onions, cilantro and lime juice to a bowl and mix to combine. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least an hour for all the flavors to come together.
  • Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Drizzle the swordfish with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Place on the direct-heat side of the grill and cook until nicely charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move to the indirect-heat side of the grill, close the lid and cook until cooked through, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the grill to rest, about 5 minutes. Serve the swordfish with the salsa spooned over the top.

GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD NICOISE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound tuna steak, cut into 8 pieces
12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
12 large sea scallops
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 red bell peppers, quartered
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pint each red and yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
3/4 pound haricots verts, cooked al dente
Red leaf lettuce
1/2 cup Nicoise olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette: Whisk all the ingredients together, except oil, until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
  • Seafood: Brush the tuna, shrimp and scallops with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the tuna to rare, grill the shrimp and sea scallops until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.;
  • Vegetables: Preheat grill. Brush peppers and squash with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill each for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
  • Place the green beans and tomatoes in bowls. Toss each with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Line 8 plates with the red leaf lettuce. On each plate arrange 2 scallops, 3 shrimp and 1 piece of the tuna. Divide the squash, beans, roasted pepper, tomatoes and olives among the plates. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.

SWORDFISH NIçOISE



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Don't marinate the fish more than 15 minutes, or it will be cooked by the citric acid in the lemon juice (like the Latin dish seviche). And don't toss the vegetables until serving time, or the vinegar will discolor the beans.

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large clove of garlic
Coarse salt, to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 red new potatoes
8 ounces tender green beans, ends snapped, halved diagonally and blanched
1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
1/2 small red onion, slivered lengthwise
1/4 cup pitted Niçoise olives
1 tablespoon drained tiny capers
1/4 cup loosely packed slivered basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 swordfish steaks (about 6 ounces each)
1 hard-cooked egg, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle the garlic with a generous pinch of salt; finely mince and place in a large shallow bowl with the vinegar. Slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly to make a vinaigrette. Season with pepper.
  • 2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Drain. Slice the potatoes and place in a bowl. Layer the green beans atop the potatoes, followed by the red pepper, onion, olives, capers, and slivered fresh basil. Do not toss this salad until serving time.
  • 3. Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the fish; coat well. Let rest 15 minutes.
  • 4. Place the fish on a lightly oiled broiler pan, 4 inches from the heat source, and broil for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn carefully and broil 4 minutes on the other side. Remove to the center of a platter.
  • 5. Gently toss the salad from underneath and surround the swordfish. Sprinkle the chopped egg on top. Grind some pepper over all and garnish with chopped parsley.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH CORN SALAD



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Swordfish is one of the easiest fish to grill. Because it's firm and thick, it can be cooked over hot coals for a while to pick up their smoky flavor, and it doesn't fall apart when flipped. Serve with anything you'd eat with a steak or pork chop, like a bright and crunchy corn salad. Here, raw corn is mixed with long pieces of chives and cilantro in a move inspired by lao hu cai, or tiger salad, a Dongbei salad of cilantro and scallions, and buchu muchim, or Korean chive salad. When the salad is piled onto the fish, the rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing seasons the fish, and the corn and herbs soften slightly from the heat. The result is all at once fragrant, crunchy, juicy and satisfying.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks, 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick
6 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
Neutral oil, such as grapeseed
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving
2 ears of corn, kernels cut from cobs (about 2 cups kernels)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 ounce chives, cut into 1-inch lengths (about 1 slightly heaping cup)
1 small bunch cilantro (about 2 1/2 ounces), leaves and stems cut into 1-inch lengths
Flaky salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a charcoal grill for two-zone cooking over medium-high heat by pouring the coals onto one half of the grill. For a gas grill, heat all the burners to high, then turn off one of the end burners before cooking. (See Tip.)
  • While the grill's heating, pat the fish dry and make the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons neutral oil, sesame oil and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chives and cilantro on top (don't stir them in), and season with salt and pepper.
  • When you're ready to grill, pat the fish dry again, then drizzle with 1 teaspoon salt and lightly coat with oil. Take the fish, salad, a tightly folded paper towel soaked with oil, tongs, a fish spatula and a serving platter to the grill. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then oil the grates with the paper towel. Grill the fish until well browned on one side and it releases easily from the grates, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip with a fish spatula and cook until it registers 130 degrees, 2 to 4 minutes. (For a gas grill, close the lid between flips, listening and keeping an eye out for flare-ups.)
  • Transfer to the platter. Toss the salad to combine, then top the fish right away with the salad, spooning extra dressing over the fish. Let rest for 5 minutes before eating. Season to taste with flaky salt, pepper and sesame oil.

SWORDFISH NICOISE



Swordfish Nicoise image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 swordfish steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 dried)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped black oil-cured olives, pitted
2 anchovies, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped (see note)
1/2 cup dry red wine
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the swordfish steak with one tablespoon olive oil, thyme and rosemary. Marinate at room temperature for an hour.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a frying pan. Soften the shallot with the garlic. Add the olives, anchovies, capers and tomatoes. Add the wine, bring to boil, turn down heat, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil the swordfish steak until medium rare, about four to six minutes on each side. Place on individual plates and put the sauce on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 747 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Fresh, sustainable swordfish, ripe tomatoes, crisp green beans, and flavorful olives will make all the difference in this dish.
  • Marinate the swordfish: Marinating the swordfish in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to keep it moist and tender during grilling.
  • Grill the swordfish over medium heat: This will help to prevent the fish from drying out or overcooking.
  • Cook the green beans until they are crisp-tender: You want the green beans to retain their bright green color and slightly crunchy texture.
  • Use a variety of olives: Different types of olives will add a variety of flavors and textures to the salad.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: A simple dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and herbs will tie all the flavors of the salad together.

Conclusion:

Grilled swordfish nicoise salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of grilled swordfish, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health.

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