Best 8 Grilled Swordfish Steaks With Asian Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Grilled swordfish steaks offer a delightful blend of flavors, textures, and health benefits. These succulent steaks are marinated in a tantalizing Asian barbecue sauce, infusing them with a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Perfectly grilled to maintain their moist and tender texture, the swordfish steaks are an excellent source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins. Accompanying the main dish are three flavorful recipes that elevate the dining experience: a refreshing Asian slaw, a creamy avocado-wasabi sauce, and a zesty pineapple salsa. The Asian slaw provides a crisp and tangy contrast to the richness of the grilled swordfish, while the avocado-wasabi sauce adds a touch of creamy heat. The pineapple salsa brings a burst of tropical sweetness and tang, complementing the delicate flavors of the fish. Together, these recipes create a harmonious culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN-INSPIRED GRILLED GINGER-LIME SWORDFISH



Asian-Inspired Grilled Ginger-Lime Swordfish image

This swordfish is marinated in a mildly sweet and sour, Asian-inspired mixture, including honey, soy sauce, and ginger, then grilled hot and fast.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 to 2 cloves garlic , minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 lime, juiced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place fish in a large glass bowl or shallow baking dish.
  • Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour over fish. (Make sure to coat fish evenly on both sides.) Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil cooking grate.
  • Remove fish from marinade, making sure to reserve marinade.
  • Place fish on oiled grill and brush with reserved marinade. Allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turn, and coat other side with marinade. Allow fish to cook for a remaining 5 minutes.
  • Once fish is opaque in center, remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1482 mg, Sugar 27 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH STEAKS



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Swordfish, with its firm, lean flesh, is an ideal candidate for grilling. It's not as forgiving as some fatty fish, like tuna and black sea bass, so proceed with caution. If you remove the fish from the fire when the center is still slightly pink, by the time it gets to the table it should be cooked through. A quick marinade of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander and cumin pairs beautifully with the meatiness of the fish, but do not marinate for more than 10 to 15 minutes, or the acid will break down the flesh and leave it mushy (or the flavor will overpower the fish). If you don't have a grill, this works equally well in a broiler. Serve this alongside a colorful pile of Pierre Franey's green bean and tomato salad. It's a summer meal you'll never forget. (Swordfish is on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's seafood watch list, but you can find sustainable options here.)

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 center-cut swordfish steaks, about 6 ounces each, one-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
4 sprigs rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill or broiler, or heat a grill pan.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Place oil in a flat dish, and add soy sauce, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander, cumin, lemon rind and pepper flakes. Blend well. Place fish steaks in marinade, coat well on both sides, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • If the swordfish is to be cooked on a grill (or grill pan), place fish on grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 minutes more. Cook longer if desired. If it is to be cooked under a broiler, place fish on a rack and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with a string bean salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INDONESIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup canola or peanut oil, plus extra for brushing on the grill
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup minced or finely chopped ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Six 8-ounce, 1-inch thick swordfish steaks
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, canola oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger root, garlic, and mustard in a bowl. Pour half the sauce in a low flat dish that's just large enough to hold the swordfish in one layer. Place the swordfish on top of the sauce and spread the remaining sauce on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  • Thirty minutes before you're ready to serve, build a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
  • When the coals are medium-hot, brush the cooking grate with oil to prevent the fish from sticking. Remove the fish from the marinade, allowing some of the ginger to cling to the fish, and discard the marinade. Sprinkle the fish generously on both sides with salt and place it over the coals. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, just until it's no longer pink in the middle. Place on a platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 150 milligrams, Sodium 624 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 0 grams

GRILLED SWORDFISH



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How to cook moist grilled swordfish with a simple, flavorful lemon herb marinade. A quick, healthy meal great for weeknight dinner or company.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6- to 8-ounce) swordfish steaks (1-inch thick)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 medium lemons (divided)
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for serving)
Kosher salt (for serving)
Oil (for grilling)

Steps:

  • Pat the swordfish dry on both sides. In a shallow dish just large enough to hold the swordfish in a snug, even layer, place the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Zest in both of the lemons, then juice 1 of the lemons into the marinade. Whisk to combine. Slice the second lemon in half crosswise and reserve for grilling.
  • Add the swordfish steaks to the dish and turn to coat in the marinade. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes (do not let sit more than 20 minutes, or the acid will start to break down the fish). Halfway through, flip the swordfish over.
  • Heat a gas grill or charcoal grill to medium-high (about 375 to 400 degrees F; you can also cook the fish under the oven broiler). Scrape the grill grates very clean, then oil to prevent sticking. Grill the swordfish for 4 to 5 minutes per side, just until it registers 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and is no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a plate and cover. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • At the same time you are grilling the swordfish, grill the lemon halves by placing them cut-side down on the grill. Cook until char marks appear, about 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the rested swordfish with herbs and a pinch of kosher salt. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the top. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g

DOREEN'S ASIAN-INSPIRED SWORDFISH STEAKS



Doreen's Asian-Inspired Swordfish Steaks image

This is a delicious, easy way to grill fish....another family favorite! An Asian-style marinade goes perfectly with swordfish.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sherry
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, sherry, ginger root, and garlic in a medium bowl. Fill a large resealable bag with the mixture. Place swordfish steaks into the bag and shake to coat. Place bag in the refrigerator, and allow the steaks to marinate, at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Grill swordfish steaks until the they flake easily and are opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 872.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SWORDFISH WITH GINGER BBQ SAUCE



Swordfish with Ginger Bbq Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup adobo or barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds swordfish, cut into 1 1/2inch thick steaks
Olive oil for brushing fish
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Saute the onions until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute to release the aromas. Add the vinegar and simmer to reduce by half. Add barbecue sauce, brown sugar and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Place the sauce in a blender and puree.
  • Heat a grill. Brush swordfish steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill fish about 7 minutes, brushing with ginger barbecue sauce. Turn, brush with barbecue sauce and grill another 3 minutes, or until cooked through.

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH WHOLE-LEMON DRESSING



Grilled Swordfish Steaks With Whole-Lemon Dressing image

Tender grilled swordfish steaks are topped with a bright, garlicky Mediterranean-inspired dressing of chopped whole lemon and oregano.

Provided by Rebecca Firkser

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (4-6-oz.) swordfish steaks (1"-1½" thick)
7 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; plus more for grill
Kosher salt
1 large lemon
5 sprigs oregano, thyme, or marjoram, leaves picked, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 Tbsp. capers (not drained)
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pat four 4-6-oz. swordfish steaks (1"-1½" thick) dry with paper towels, then coat with 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Season both sides with kosher salt; set aside while you make the dressing.
  • Using a sharp chef's knife, trim ends from 1 large lemon; slice into thick rounds and remove seeds. Very finely chop lemon rounds (peel, pith, and flesh) and transfer to a small bowl. (Alternatively, you can pulse in a food processor.) Mix in 5 sprigs oregano, thyme, or marjoram, leaves picked, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 Tbsp. capers (not drained), 2 tsp. ground coriander, 1 tsp. sugar, and ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in 6 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper and more salt if needed.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Place reserved swordfish steaks on grill; cover and grill fish, turning once, until flesh is opaque and just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part should register 130°F for medium-rare) and steaks release easily from grate, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter.
  • Spoon some dressing over swordfish and serve with remaining dressing alongside. Do ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS



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Grilled swordfish is positively delicious and makes an incredible change from the regular carnivorous BBQ's. It can also be cooked on a rack or tray 4 inches below the heat source I the oven & broiled. Prep time includes marinading.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 swordfish steaks, about 1 inch thick
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 fresh lemon, juice of
bay leaf
chopped dill
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Place steaks in shallow pan or baking dish.
  • Season with salt& pepper.
  • Coat both sides with mustard.
  • Combine juice with oil& pour over fish.
  • Dot with leaves& dill; let marinade for at least an hour.
  • Cook on hot coals for 8 minutes.
  • Turn& baste with remaining marinade.
  • Grill for another 6- 8 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Choose the right swordfish steaks: Look for steaks that are about 1 inch thick and have a firm, meaty texture.
  • Marinate the swordfish: Marinating the swordfish in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Grill the swordfish over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the fish while keeping the inside moist.
  • Baste the swordfish with the Asian barbecue sauce: Basting the fish with the sauce while it grills will help to keep it moist and add flavor.
  • Serve the swordfish with your favorite sides: Grilled swordfish is delicious served with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled swordfish steaks with Asian barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The swordfish is tender and flavorful, and the Asian barbecue sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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