Best 11 Swordfish With Lime Ginger Glaze Recipes

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Swordfish is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to glaze it with a mixture of lime, ginger, and other flavorful ingredients. This glaze adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the fish, while the ginger provides a warm, spicy kick. The result is a dish that is both unique and satisfying. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for swordfish with lime ginger glaze that is sure to impress your friends and family. We will also offer some tips on how to choose the best swordfish and how to cook it perfectly.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN-INSPIRED GRILLED GINGER-LIME SWORDFISH



Asian-Inspired Grilled Ginger-Lime Swordfish image

This swordfish is marinated in a mildly sweet and sour, Asian-inspired mixture, including honey, soy sauce, and ginger, then grilled hot and fast.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 to 2 cloves garlic , minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 lime, juiced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place fish in a large glass bowl or shallow baking dish.
  • Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour over fish. (Make sure to coat fish evenly on both sides.) Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil cooking grate.
  • Remove fish from marinade, making sure to reserve marinade.
  • Place fish on oiled grill and brush with reserved marinade. Allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turn, and coat other side with marinade. Allow fish to cook for a remaining 5 minutes.
  • Once fish is opaque in center, remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1482 mg, Sugar 27 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GINGER LIME SWORDFISH



Ginger Lime Swordfish image

A great tasting broiled fish recipe that is also light and easy. This would work well with many different types of fish.

Provided by southerncook

Categories     Healthy

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons grated lime rind
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons bottled fresh ground ginger
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Dip each steak into lime mixture to coat.
  • Place fish on a broiling pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Broil 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • While fish cooks, place lime juice mixture over medium heat; cook until reduced by half (about 8 minutes).
  • Serve sauce with fish.

SWORDFISH WITH LIME-GINGER GLAZE



Swordfish with Lime-Ginger Glaze image

Categories     Fish     Ginger     Broil     Marinate     Lime     Chill     Honey     Soy Sauce     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 6-to-7 ounce swordfish steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in glass pie dish to blend. Add fish; turn to coat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 6 hours, turning once.
  • Preheat broiler. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Place fish on broiler pan or baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil fish until opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, transfer marinade to heavy small saucepan. Boil marinade until reduced to thin glaze, about 6 minutes. Spoon glaze over fish. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

GINGER SWORDFISH



Ginger Swordfish image

This marinade is absolutely delicious on swordfish steaks. Try it out and enjoy!

Provided by Jessie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup teriyaki sauce
⅔ cup dry sherry
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine teriyaki sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Set the marinade aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place fish in a shallow baking dish. Pour 1/2 of the marinade over the fish. Flip the fish over and pour the remaining marinade on the fish. Coat entire fish with marinade. Refrigerate the fish for 1 1/2 hours, turning the fish over often.
  • Grill the fish over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Flip the fish over and grill it another 4 minutes. Fish should flake easily with a fork when done. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1690.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH CORIANDER LIME BUTTER



Grilled Swordfish with Coriander Lime Butter image

Categories     Fish     Herb     Onion     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lime     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

For Grilled Swordfish
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves
two 6-to-8 ounce swordfish steaks
Accompaniment if desired: grilled spiced red onions
For Grilled Spiced Red Onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
cayenne to taste
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into four 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice if desired

Steps:

  • Make Grilled Swordfish:
  • Prepare grill.
  • In a small bowl together butter, zest, 1 teaspoon lime juice, garlic, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Rub both sides of swordfish steaks with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Grill swordfish on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, swordfish may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
  • Top each swordfish steak with a dollop of coriander lime butter and serve with grilled onions.
  • Make Grilled Spiced Red Onions:
  • Prepare grill.
  • In a small bowl stir together oil, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush both sides of onion slices with oil mixture and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until well-charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, onion slices may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
  • Separate onion slices into rings. In a bowl toss onion rings with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with grilled fish, meat, or poultry.

LIME-GLAZED SWORDFISH



Lime-Glazed Swordfish image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tablespoon low salt soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 6 ounce swordfish belly filets
1 lime, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Whisk the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, olive oil, garlic powder and zest in a large bowl. Add the swordfish to the marinade and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove the swordfish from the marinade. In a small saucepan, bring the marinade to a boil and reduce in half. Place the swordfish on a pan lined with aluminum foil and broil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon the glaze over the swordfish and broil for 2 minutes more. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GARLIC-LIME SWORDFISH



Garlic-Lime Swordfish image

Make and share this Garlic-Lime Swordfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks

Steps:

  • Combine juice, zest, oil, paste, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper.
  • Marinate fish for at least 3 hours.
  • Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side.

ORANGE GLAZED SWORDFISH



Orange Glazed Swordfish image

Tangy and delicious! Preparation time: 10 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds swordfish steaks
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive shallow dish, combine the swordfish with the orange juice, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches above the heat source.
  • Drain and reserve the marinade. Grill the swordfish for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the swordfish is opaque in the center.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch with the water. Place the reserved marinade in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch sauce to the marinade and cook 1 minute until thickened. Serve the orange sauce with the swordfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 279.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GRILLED GINGER-LIME SWORDFISH & VEGETABLES



Grilled Ginger-Lime Swordfish & Vegetables image

Look no further for a special occasion swordfish recipe! Our Grilled Ginger-Lime Swordfish recipe includes directions for accompanying veggies and sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 swordfish steaks (1 lb.), 1 inch thick
2 red bell peppers, cut into quarters
2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise in half
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup for later use; brush remaining mayo mixture onto fish and vegetables.
  • Grill 5 to 8 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Serve fish and vegetables over rice. Top fish with reserved mayo mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SWORDFISH WITH WATERMELON AND LIME-GINGER CITRONETTE



Swordfish with Watermelon and Lime-Ginger Citronette image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons safflower oil, plus more for brushing
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skinless swordfish steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 large scallions, white and pale-green parts separated, dark-green parts thinly sliced
1 head Bibb lettuce (about 8 ounces), leaves separated
1/2 small seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 medium carrot, peeled into ribbons and julienned
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, sugar, ginger, and oil; season with coarse salt.
  • Preheat grill to medium. Thread swordfish and scallion whites onto skewers. Brush fish and scallions with oil and season with coarse salt and pepper. Grill, flipping occasionally, until fish is opaque throughout, about 7 minutes.
  • Divide lettuce and watermelon among plates. Top with skewers. Drizzle with dressing and top with scallion greens and carrot. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.

RUM-GLAZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH LIME CRèME FRAîCHE



Rum-glazed grilled pineapple with lime crème fraîche image

Light up the barbecue and put our rum-glazed grilled pineapple on the menu. Served with a lime crème fraîche, it's a grown-up dessert that's sure to impress

Provided by Melissa Thompson - Journalist and food writer

Categories     Barbecue, Dessert

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

100ml dark rum
2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
200ml crème fraîche
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
½ scotch bonnet chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the rum in a small pan over a low heat with 50ml water and stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Turn the heat up to medium and bring to the boil. Boil for 2-3 mins until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spices. Mix the crème fraîche with the lime zest and juice in a separate bowl.
  • Arrange the coals on one side of the barbecue and light (or see tip below for cooking indoors). When the flames have died down and the coals are ashen, lay the pineapple wedges over the coals. Cook for 2-3 mins until char marks appear, then turn over.
  • Brush the pineapple wedges with the rum syrup and cook for 10 mins more, moving them around the grill using tongs so they don't burn. When ready, they will be golden and soft. Remove from the barbecue, sprinkle with the chilli, if using, and serve with the lime crème fraîche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right swordfish. Look for firm, fresh fish with a mild smell. Avoid any fish that is slimy or has an off odor.
  • Cook the swordfish properly. Swordfish is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it over medium heat until it is just cooked through, or about 5 minutes per side for a 1-inch thick fillet.
  • Use a flavorful glaze. The glaze in this recipe is made with lime, ginger, and honey, which gives the swordfish a delicious sweet and sour flavor. You can also experiment with other glazes, such as a teriyaki glaze or a garlic and herb glaze.
  • Serve the swordfish with your favorite sides. This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This recipe for swordfish with lime-ginger glaze is a delicious and easy way to cook this versatile fish. The glaze adds a wonderful flavor to the swordfish, and the fish cooks quickly and easily. Whether you are new to cooking swordfish or you are a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to please.

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