Grilled Swordfish

Juicy, flavorful and delicious. This is our favorite way to cook swordfish.

10 ingredients
4 steps
Added Oct 8, 2025

Ingredients

  • 6 to 12 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, more for later
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 swordfish steaks, about 5 to 6 ounces each, from sustainable sources
  • 1 Crushed red pepper, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, blend the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spices, salt and pepper for about three minutes or until well-combined forming a thick and smooth marinade.

  2. 2

    Pat the swordfish steaks dry and place them in a pan (or a dish with sides to it) and apply the marinade generously on both sides and set aside for 15 minutes or so while you heat the grill.

  3. 3

    Preheat a gas grill on high (be sure to oil the grates before using). When ready, grill the fish steaks on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on one side, turn over once and grill on the other side for 3 minutes or so (the fish should flake easily, while maintain firmness. You will likely see a bit of pink on the inside, but it should cook through by the time it gets to the table).

  4. 4

    Finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if you like heat. Enjoy!