Best 9 Basil Marinated Swordfish Recipes

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Basil marinated swordfish is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The fish is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh basil, then grilled or baked until cooked through. The result is a flavorful and juicy fish that is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Basil marinated swordfish can be served with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, quinoa, or rice.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERB-MARINATED GRILLED SWORDFISH



Herb-Marinated Grilled Swordfish image

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

½ (12 ounce) bottle olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried dill
ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds swordfish steaks

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 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.

BASIL-MARINATED SWORDFISH



BASIL-MARINATED SWORDFISH image

Categories     Fish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c. EVOO
3 T. Dijon mustard
3 T. lemon juice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 c. sliced fresh basil leaves
8 8-oz. swordfish steaks (1-inch thick)
Lemon wedges
Fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl. Add basil. Arrange swordfish in a large shallow glass baking dish. Pour marinade over; cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning occasionally. Grill fish until cooked through over med-high heat, about 7 minutes per side. Garnish with lemon wedges and basil sprigs. (June 1993)

MARINATED SWORDFISH



Marinated Swordfish image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 31m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound swordfish

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine juice of the lime, ginger, garlic and onion. Add olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place swordfish steak in baking pan and pour marinade over fish. Coat and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove fish from pan and grill in cast iron pan or on grill for about 3 minutes per side.

SWORDFISH WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL



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This recipe is Italian but with the ingredients used, it could be part of a Greek menu as well. Use the maximum marinating time for the best flavour. From "Williams-Sonoma Italian Favourites".

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     European

Time 4h6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/4 lbs swordfish fillets, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
salt
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 red onion, peeled and sliced
18 bay leaves (Slices of lemon may be substituted, if preferred)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Place the swordfish cubes in a shallow glass dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour about 1/3 cup of the olive oil and lemon mixture over the fish and toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Add the garlic and oregano to the remaining olive oil and lemon mixture.
  • Set aside to use as a sauce.
  • Preheat the broiler or fire up the barbecue.
  • Cut the onion through the stem end into quarters and separate each quarter into individual pieces.
  • Alternate the swordfish cubes with the onion pieces and bay leaves on skewers.
  • Arrange the skewers on a broiler pan or on the grill rack.
  • Broil or grill, turning once, until the fish is opaque throughout when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and accompanied by the reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 154.5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 34

GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH



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White wine, lemon juice, and soy sauce flavor this marinade for swordfish steaks cooked out on the grill.

Provided by MIKE T 007

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves garlic
⅓ cup white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
4 swordfish steaks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 slices lemon, for garnish

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 WITH BASIL MARINADE AND AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE



Grilled Swordfish With Basil Marinade And Avocado Salsa Recipe image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 swordfish steaks - (6 to 8 oz ea)
3/4 cup torn basil leaves - (loosely packed)
(or 2 tspns dried basil)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 ripe avocado peeled, sliced
1 large tomato seeded, and finely diced
Hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse fish steaks and pat dry. Place fish in a single layer in a glass dish. Combine basil, olive oil, lime juice, 1 teaspoon green onion, lime peel, and salt in a food processor. Pulse 10 times or until basil is coarsely chopped. Remove 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and reserve for the salsa. Pour the remainder of the marinade over the fish steaks. Marinate fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning the fish over once. Gently combine the reserved marinade, avocado, tomato, remaining green onion, and hot pepper sauce (to taste) to make the salsa. Place fish on a preheated, well-oiled grill. Cook fish approximately 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Turn steaks after 5 minutes and cook until fish begins to flake easily. Baste frequently with marinade. Serve with avocado salsa. This recipe yields 6 servings.

BASIL-MARINATED FISH



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Combined with oil, a sprinkling of other herbs and a little zesty lemon peel, basil vinegar makes a delightfully mild and pleasant fish marinade for orange roughy or halibut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup Basil Vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon each chopped, fresh basil, thyme, oregano and parsley or 1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme, oregano and parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 orange roughy fillets or halibut fillets (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add fillets; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once or twice. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE



Swordfish steaks with Tomato-Basil Sauce image

My own invention, a quick and easy "something". I thought it would make a nice combination, and wasn't disappointed. Whenever available, I substitute fresh basil for the dried spice.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 swordfish steaks
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper the swordfish steaks.
  • In a saute pan just large enough to hold the steaks, heat the oil, and quickly brown the swordfish on both sides, but not cooking completely.
  • Remove them from the saute pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the tomatoes and the basil.
  • Cook for a few minutes, until the tomatoes begin to break down.
  • Return the fish to the pan, covering them with the sauce.
  • Cover the pan, and cook at a low simmer for 4-5 minutes until they are done.
  • Serve!

Tips:

  • Select the freshest swordfish possible. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a mild, briny smell.
  • Marinate the swordfish for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help to infuse the fish with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs and spices in the marinade. This will give the swordfish a more complex flavor.
  • Cook the swordfish over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Serve the swordfish immediately with your favorite sides. Grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, and a simple green salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

Basil marinated swordfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The marinade infuses the fish with flavor and keeps it moist during cooking, while the grilling process gives it a slightly smoky flavor. Serve the swordfish with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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