Best 6 Grilled Swordfish With Chimichurri Marinade Recipes
**Grilled Swordfish with Chimichurri Marinade**
Swordfish is a firm, flavorful fish that is perfect for grilling. This recipe marinates the swordfish in a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then grills it to perfection. The chimichurri marinade adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the fish, and the grilled lemon wedges add a touch of acidity. This dish is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests.
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* **Chimichurri Marinade:** This marinade is made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. It is perfect for marinating swordfish, steak, chicken, or pork.
* **Grilled Lemon Wedges:** These grilled lemon wedges are the perfect accompaniment to grilled swordfish. They add a touch of acidity and brightness to the dish.
* **Grilled Vegetables:** Grilled vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish that can be served with grilled swordfish. This recipe includes instructions for grilling asparagus, zucchini, and bell peppers.
GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH
Steps:
- In a glass baking dish, combine the garlic, white wine, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix just to blend. Place swordfish steaks into the marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning frequently.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill swordfish steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 708 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
GRILLED SWORDFISH KEBABS WITH GOLDEN RAISIN CHIMICHURRI
Swordfish is the perfect seafood for grilling - the flesh is sturdy and firm, with a mild flavor that readily absorbs the aroma of smoke without losing its own. Most people grill swordfish as steaks; the Miami chef Michael Schwartz cuts it into chunks for kebabs, a format that allows him to intersperse the chunks of fish with lemon slices and bay leaves, and grills them over wood (though you could use charcoal or, if necessary, grill over gas). The tips of the bay leaves char, imparting a fragrant herbal smoke. By way of a sauce, Mr. Schwartz serves a classic Argentine chimichurri with a not-so-classic twist - the addition of yellow raisins, which counter the traditional garlic and vinegar with an unexpected note of sweetness. If swordfish is unavailable, use another sturdy fish, like tuna or mako shark.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories dinner, seafood, skewers and kebabs, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the kebabs: Thread the swordfish, bay leaves and lemon slices alternately onto flat bamboo or metal skewers. Arrange in a nonreactive baking dish. Season the kebabs on all sides with salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon over them. Sprinkle with oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Turn the kebabs a few times to coat with the flavorings and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the chimichurri: Place the raisins in a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over them and stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Let raisins soak for 15 minutes.
- Finely chop parsley, oregano, thyme and garlic in a food processor. Gradually work in 3/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste; the chimichurri should be highly seasoned.
- Drain raisins well and add them to the chimichurri. Pulse the processor a few times to mix, but leave the raisins mostly whole. Transfer 3/4 cup of the chimichurri to a small bowl for basting, and transfer the rest to a serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, build a wood fire in your grill with a hot zone for searing and a medium zone for cooking. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks between the Flavorizer bars or over the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Arrange the kebabs over the hot fire and grill until the fish is browned and sizzling and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side, 8 to 12 minutes in all. Move kebabs to the medium zone if they start to burn. Baste with a little of the reserved chimichurri as the kebabs cook.
- Serve the kebabs with the remaining chimichurri on the side for spooning over the fish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 905, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1012 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH STEAKS
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
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
ARGENTINEAN-STYLE GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH A SPICY-ORANGE CHIMICHURRI, PAN-ROASTED PEPPERS AND CHARRED SWEET POTATO CHIPS
Steps:
- To prepare the chimichurri, place all the ingredients in a food processor and process for 1 to 2 minutes until the ingredients are well combined. Can be used immediately, but for best results refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before serving, to allow to come to room temperature.
- Preheat your grill pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high heat. Brush each sweet potato slice generously with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until tender when poked with a knife (you want some nice char marks on the potatoes.) You may need to grill in 2 batches. Place on a baking sheet, wrap with foil and place in a preheated to 200 degree F oven.
- Next, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. When hot add the bell peppers and season generously with salt and pepper. Saute until caramelized, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Turn the heat off, toss in the toasted pine nuts, basil and oregano and add a pinch more salt and pepper. Stir to combine and keep warm on the stovetop.
- For the swordfish, again heat your grill pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the swordfish generously with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, but still moist, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (being careful not to overcook the fish.)
- To plate, first put 1/4 of the sweet potato slices onto each of 4 warmed plates. Top potatoes with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a tiny pinch of salt. Next, top the sweet potatoes, with 1/4 of the bell pepper mixture. Then place the swordfish atop that, and spoon a generous amount of the chimichurri over the middle of the fish. To garnish, top the chimichurri with a tiny sprinkling of orange zest, then just a few very thinly sliced pieces of jalapeno, and a twisted orange slice. Serve with warmed sourdough baguette slices and the additional chimichurri on the side. Enjoy!!
HERB-MARINATED GRILLED SWORDFISH
This is one of my and my husband's favorite recipes. The swordfish is so flavorful and colorful it will brighten your whole day!
Provided by Social Butterfly D
Categories Swordfish Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, parsley, garlic, dill, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add swordfish and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours; the longer you marinate the fish, the stronger the flavor will be.
- When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove swordfish from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook swordfish on the preheated grill until fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Swordfish cooks very quickly and your grill will flare up with this marinade!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 554.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH CHIMICHURRI MARINADE
Categories Fish Low Carb Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Grill/Barbecue Healthy
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chimichurri ingredients in a small bowl. Marinate the fish in about half of it, spreading on both sides, 30-60 minutes - no longer - in the fridge. Grill the fish 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness, and serve with the remaining marinade spread on top.
Tips:
- To ensure the best grilling experience, opt for fresh swordfish steaks that are firm to the touch and have a mild, briny aroma.
- For an authentic Argentinian flavor, use a traditional chimichurri marinade made with fresh parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
- Allow the swordfish steaks to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours, to infuse them with the delectable flavors of the chimichurri.
- Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat of around 400-450°F (200-230°C) to achieve a nice sear on the outside of the fish while maintaining its tender, flaky interior.
- Gently brush the marinated swordfish steaks with olive oil before grilling to prevent them from sticking to the grates and to promote even cooking.
- Grill the swordfish steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), ensuring they remain moist and succulent.
- Serve the grilled swordfish immediately, accompanied by the remaining chimichurri sauce for an explosion of flavors and textures.
Conclusion:
Incorporating the tips and techniques outlined above will guide you towards achieving perfectly grilled swordfish steaks infused with the vibrant flavors of the chimichurri marinade. The tender, flaky texture of the fish, complemented by the zesty and aromatic chimichurri sauce, creates a delightful culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this grilled swordfish recipe with chimichurri marinade is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings for a delectable seafood dish.
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