Best 7 Swordfish Steaks With Lemon Parsley Sauce Recipes

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Swordfish steaks with lemon parsley sauce is a classic dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. The mild-tasting swordfish is perfectly complemented by the bright and tangy lemon parsley sauce, making it a popular choice for a light and healthy meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable swordfish meal. Learn how to select the best swordfish steaks, prepare the fish properly, and craft a flavorful lemon parsley sauce that will enhance the natural flavors of the fish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON PARSLEY SWORDFISH



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This dish looks impressive and is easy to prepare-a winner in my book! I like that it comes together fast enough for a family weeknight meal but is special enough to serve guests for Sunday dinner. -Nathan Leopold, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 swordfish steaks (7 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place fish in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper flakes; spoon over fish. , Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, basting occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SWORDFISH WITH LEMON PARSLEY SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Swordfish with Lemon Parsley Sauce Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by GratefulSea

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or other salt
4 8-ounce swordfish steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick)
Fleur de sel or other salt
1-2 Tablespoons capers (optional)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl. Mix in oil, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Season with pepper. Place fish in single layer in shallow dish. Spoon half of parsley sauce over fish. Turn fish over to coat with sauce. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours, turning fish occasionally. Place oven rack in uppermost position and preheat broiler. Place fish, with sauce still clinging to it, on broiler pan . Broil until fish is opaque is center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Spoon remaining parsley sauce over (consider adding capers at this point). Sprinkle lightly with fleur de del (aka salt). Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH LEMON-PARSLEY SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Broil     Marinate     Low Carb     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Spring     Parsley     Swordfish     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or other salt
4 8-ounce swordfish steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick)
Fleur de sel or other salt
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl. Mix in oil, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Season with pepper.
  • Place fish in single layer in shallow dish. Spoon half of parsley sauce over fish. Turn fish over to coat with sauce. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours, turning fish occasionally.
  • Preheat broiler. Place fish, with sauce still clinging to it, on broiler pan . Broil until fish is opaque is center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Spoon remaining parsley sauce over. Sprinkle lightly with fleur de sel. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

SWORDFISH WITH TOMATO, BASIL AND LEMON



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I have had this recipe for about 10 years or so and just pulled it out again. It was memorable enough to make again!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs swordfish (4 steaks)
1 tomatoes
3 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In a small bowl, stir together first 7 ingredients.
  • Place swordfish on foil lined baking sheet and brush them lightly with the basting sauce. Broil the fish four inches from the heat until opaque on top. 3-4 minutes.
  • Coarsely chop tomato and parsley and add them to the remaining basting sauce.
  • Turn the fish steaks and spoon the tomato-basting sauce mixture over them.
  • Bake until fish is firm and just flakes when tested with a fork. 3-4 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 807.7, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 46.7

POACHED SWORDFISH WITH LEMON-PARSLEY SAUCE RECIPE



Poached Swordfish with Lemon-Parsley Sauce Recipe image

Provided by Lulubelle

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp Butter
4 thin sliced sweet onion
2 cups water
4 ) 6oz Swordfish steaks
Sea Salt, to taste
1 Lemon
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp fresh flat-leaf Parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Use the butter to grease the bottom and halfway up the side of the slow cooker. Arrange the onion slices over the bottom of the slow cooker, pressing them into the butter so that they stay in place. Pour in the water. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes Place a swordfish steak over each onion slice. Thinly slice the lemon; discard the seeds and place the slices over the fish. Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes or until the fish is opaque. Transfer the (well-drained) fish to individual serving plates or to a serving platter Add the oil,lemon juice, mustard and pepper, if using, to a bowl; whisk to combine. Immediately before serving the swordfish, fold in the parsley. Evenly divide the sauce between the swordfish steaks. For a Swordfish Salad: Triple the amount of lemon-parsley sauce and toss 2/3 of it together with 8 cups of salad greens. Arrange 2 cups of greens on each serving plate. Place a hot or chilled swordfish steak over each plate of the dressed greens. Spoon additional sauce over the fish.

PAN-ROASTED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH MIXED-PEPPERCORN BUTTER



Pan-Roasted Swordfish Steaks with Mixed-Peppercorn Butter image

Categories     Roast     Low/No Sugar     Healthy     Swordfish     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 1-inch-thick swordfish fillets (about 6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mash butter, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns, and lemon peel in small bowl. Season to taste with salt.
  • Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle swordfish with salt and ground mixed peppercorns. Add swordfish to skillet. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn swordfish over and transfer to oven. Roast until just cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer swordfish to plates. Add seasoned butter to same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits, until melted and bubbling. Pour butter sauce over swordfish and serve.

LEMON HERB SWORDFISH STEAKS



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Make and share this Lemon Herb Swordfish Steaks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs swordfish steaks (or tuna, shark)
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Thaw fish, if frozen. Place fish in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
  • In a small bowl combine parsley, chicken broth, lemon peel, lemon juice, rosemary, olive oil, shallot, tarragon, salt and garlic.
  • Pour marinade over fish. Seal bag. (If doing OAMC, you would freeze at this point.).
  • Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Drain fish, reserving marinade. Grill fish on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 5 minutes, brushing once with the marinade.
  • Turn fish and grill 3-7 minutes more until fish flakes easily with a fork. Discard any remaining marinade.

Tips:

  • Choose the Freshest Swordfish Possible: Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a mild, briny smell. Avoid any fish that appears slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
  • Cook the Swordfish Properly: Swordfish is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it over medium heat until it is just opaque in the center, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Use a Good Quality Lemon-Parsley Sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Make sure to use fresh lemon juice, parsley, and butter. You can also add a touch of white wine or fish stock for extra flavor.
  • Serve the Swordfish Immediately: Swordfish is best served immediately after it is cooked. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Swordfish steaks with lemon-parsley sauce is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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