Best 7 Japanese Grilled Swordfish Recipes

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Swordfish, a popular gamefish, is also a versatile food fish with a rich, meaty flavor and firm texture. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, baking, and pan-frying. When grilled, swordfish takes on a slightly smoky flavor that complements its natural taste. If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful way to cook swordfish, then grilling is the perfect method. With the right marinade or seasoning, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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INDONESIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH



Indonesian Grilled Swordfish image

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



Grilled Swordfish image

A quick and simple swordfish recipe perfect for any night of the week.

Provided by BKATBSC

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 (8 ounce) swordfish steaks
½ cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Marinate swordfish in teriyaki sauce for 5 minutes per side.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Grill steaks, basting frequently with melted margarine, for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Season with garlic powder, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1621.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

GRILLED JAPANESE SWORDFISH



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This can be done under a broiler if a BBQ is not available. Prep time does not include marinate time.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Japanese

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (8 ounce) swordfish steaks
1/2 cup tamari or 1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/2 cup scallion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together except swordfish.
  • Place in a plastic bag, add swordfish and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
  • Grill on a hot BBQ until just cooked, 5 minutes or less per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 2199.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 48.8

SICILIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH



Sicilian Grilled Swordfish image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 (1/2-inch-thick) swordfish steaks (5 to 6 ounces each)
4 ounces baby arugula
Grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or stovetop grill until very hot.
  • For the sauce, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • When the grill is ready, sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until almost cooked through. Remove to a flat dish, prick holes in the fish with the tines of a fork, and pour the lemon sauce over the fish while it¿s still hot. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, place the swordfish on dinner plates or a serving platter, pile the arugula on top, drizzle with the sauce from the fish, and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest. Serve warm.

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

GRILLED SWORDFISH



Grilled Swordfish image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup annatto seeds or 1 tablespoon turmeric
8 six-ounce swordfish steaks
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mango and black-bean salsa (see recipe)
Grilled plantains see recipe
16 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small heavy pan, heat oil with annatto seeds or turmeric. Bring to a simmer and turn off heat. Allow to steep for 30 minutes.
  • If using annatto seeds, strain and reserve for another use. If using turmeric, it will have settled to the bottom; do not disturb it. Arrange fish in shallow nonreactive pan. Pour oil over fish and turn to coat. (If using turmeric, pour carefully so turmeric stays in the pan.)
  • Refrigerate at least one hour, turning the fish from time to time; for best color, refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare an outdoor or top-of-the-stove grill for moderate heat. Drain fish and season with pepper. Grill on both sides, following Canadian rule: measure fish at thickest point and cook 10 minutes to the inch. Serve the fish with the salsa and plantains, garnished with lime wedges.

GRILLED SWORDFISH RECIPE BY TASTY



Grilled Swordfish Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: extra virgin olive oil, lemons, lemons, fresh oregano leaf, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, swordfish fillets, lemon

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
2 lemons, zested
¼ cup fresh oregano leaf, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 swordfish fillets, 1 in (2 1/2 cm)
1 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • In a 9x13-inch (22x33 cm) baking dish, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • On a cutting board, pat the swordfish fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Add the swordfish to the dish with the marinade, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to 350°F (180°C).
  • Arrange the lemon slices on the grill over indirect heat so that they're touching each other and the entire surface is larger than the fish.
  • Place the swordfish on top of the lemon slices and close the lid of the grill. Grill for 8 minutes, until the fish is just cooked through.
  • Serve the fish with your favorite accompaniments with the grilled lemon slices squeezed over.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right swordfish. Look for a fish that is firm and has a slightly pink hue. Avoid fish that is soft or has a yellow tint.
  • Marinate the swordfish. Marinating the fish in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during grilling.
  • Preheat the grill. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the fish. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the grill.
  • Cook the swordfish over direct heat. Place the fish on the grill grate and cook it over direct heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through. The fish should be slightly firm and opaque when it is done.
  • Serve the swordfish immediately. Swordfish is best served immediately after it is grilled. You can serve it with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Japanese grilled swordfish is a simple, yet flavorful, dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can easily grill a swordfish that is moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.

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