Best 6 Swordfish Steaks With Arugula And Basil Sauce Recipes

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**Swordfish Steaks with Arugula and Basil Sauce: A Mediterranean Delight**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable Swordfish Steaks with Arugula and Basil Sauce. This recipe combines the delicate, slightly sweet taste of swordfish with a vibrant, herbaceous sauce made from fresh arugula and basil. Grilled to perfection, the swordfish steaks are tender and succulent, while the arugula and basil sauce adds a refreshing zest that perfectly complements the fish. Served with a side of grilled vegetables or a light salad, this dish is a healthy and flavorful option for any occasion.

**Additional Recipes to Explore:**

**Pan-Seared Swordfish with Lemon Butter Sauce:** Experience the classic combination of swordfish and lemon in this simple yet elegant dish. Pan-seared to a golden brown, the swordfish is topped with a rich and tangy lemon butter sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

**Swordfish Kebabs with Mediterranean Vegetables:** Create a colorful and flavorful meal with these swordfish kebabs. Tender swordfish chunks are marinated in a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired marinade and then grilled with a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and zucchini. Served with a tzatziki sauce, these kebabs are a delightful appetizer or main course.

**Swordfish Steak with Salsa Verde:** Discover the vibrant flavors of salsa verde in this refreshing recipe. Grilled swordfish steaks are topped with a zesty salsa verde made from fresh herbs, capers, and anchovies. The combination of tangy and savory flavors creates a delightful contrast to the delicate taste of the swordfish.

**Swordfish Puttanesca:** Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this flavorful swordfish puttanesca. Swordfish steaks are cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce featuring olives, capers, and anchovies. The result is a savory and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.

**Baked Swordfish with Parmesan Crust:** Experience the crispy and cheesy goodness of this baked swordfish recipe. Swordfish steaks are coated in a Parmesan cheese crust and baked until golden brown. The result is a tender and flaky fish with a crispy, flavorful crust. Served with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes, this dish is a delightful and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH LEMON, MINT AND BASIL



Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Mint and Basil image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (5 to 6-ounces each) swordfish steaks

Steps:

  • Prepare the grill (medium-high heat). Whisk the oil, mint, lemon juice, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Season the lemon and olive oil mixture with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Brush the swordfish steaks with 2 tablespoons of the lemon and olive oil mixture. Grill the steaks until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (depending on thickness of steaks). Transfer the steaks to plates. Spoon the remaining sauce over and serve.

SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH ARUGULA AND BASIL SAUCE



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This very easy recipe tastes wonderful! It's definitely worth trying!

Provided by erin devill

Categories     Fish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
7 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 bunch arugula, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash and pat dry the swordfish steaks; season each with salt and pepper; completely coat each steak with olive oil.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat; cook the steaks in the grill pan for 15 minutes, turning twice.
  • While the steaks cook, stir together the garlic, parsley, basil, arugula, and lemon juice in a bowl until evenly coated; spoon over the cooked steaks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



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This wonderful, tangy sauce really compliments the flavor of grilled swordfish steaks. Serve with the cucumber sauce, and the combination of flavors are wonderful. This is my favorite way to have swordfish. You may add some diced hot peppers or spices if you would prefer some heat. Enjoy!

Provided by Cat Lady Cyndi

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and minced
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato-based chili sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds swordfish steaks, cut 1 1/2-inches thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Stir the cucumber, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until combined. Season to taste with salt, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chili sauce, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with black pepper, and remove from the heat.
  • Brush the swordfish steaks on all sides with the 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Cook on the preheated grill until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and easily flakes with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Baste with the chili sauce while grilling. Serve the swordfish with lemon slices and the cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 589.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH ARUGULA AND BASIL SAUCE



Swordfish Steaks with Arugula and Basil Sauce image

This very easy recipe tastes wonderful! It's definitely worth trying!

Provided by erin devill

Categories     Fish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
7 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 bunch arugula, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash and pat dry the swordfish steaks; season each with salt and pepper; completely coat each steak with olive oil.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat; cook the steaks in the grill pan for 15 minutes, turning twice.
  • While the steaks cook, stir together the garlic, parsley, basil, arugula, and lemon juice in a bowl until evenly coated; spoon over the cooked steaks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH ASIAN BARBECUE SAUCE



Grilled Swordfish Steaks With Asian Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Elka Gilmore

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Chinese plum sauce
1/4 cup Chinese hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese chili paste with garlic
Grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
4 swordfish steaks, 5 ounces each, skin removed
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 cups loosely packed spicy greens (like mizuna, red mustard, arugula and tatsoi)
4 scallions, including 2 inches of the green part, sliced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon mixed black and white sesame seeds
Sprigs of coriander for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Combine plum sauce, hoisin sauce, chili paste, orange zest, orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the chopped coriander, 1 teaspoon of the minced ginger and the sesame oil. Brush some of this mixture lightly on the swordfish steaks, and set aside.
  • Heat the chicken stock with the remaining ginger in a heavy saucepan. Add the greens, cover and steam just until they wilt, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in the scallions and remaining chopped coriander. Set aside.
  • Brush the grill with peanut oil. Grill the swordfish steaks 2 to 3 minutes on each side, brushing with additional sauce mixture.
  • Remove the greens from the saucepan, drain them well and place in the center of 4 shallow bowls. Place a swordfish steak on top of each. Add the remaining sauce mixture to the liquid in the saucepan, and quickly bring to a simmer. Drizzle it around the greens and swordfish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 629 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Swordfish: Select firm and vibrant colored swordfish steaks with a mild, fresh scent.
  • Proper Cooking Temperature: Cook the swordfish to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 155°F (68°C) for medium. This ensures a tender and flaky texture.
  • Marinate for Flavor: Marinating the swordfish in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices enhances its taste.
  • Grill or Pan-Sear: Swordfish can be grilled or pan-seared depending on your preference. Grilling imparts a smoky flavor, while pan-searing creates a crispy exterior.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients are essential for a delicious dish. Use extra virgin olive oil, aromatic herbs like basil and arugula, and tangy lemon juice.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Swordfish Steaks with Arugula and Basil Sauce offers a delightful and flavorful seafood dish. By following the tips mentioned above, you can create a perfectly cooked swordfish that is tender, flaky, and bursting with flavor. The combination of fresh arugula, aromatic basil, and tangy lemon in the sauce complements the swordfish beautifully. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.

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