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Grilling Swordfish with Sicilian Pistachio Olive Relish
This simple Grilled Swordfish Recipe is fresh, flavorful and tastes like summer on the Sicilian coast! The fish gets a quick lemon garlic marinade before being grilled to perfection and topped with vibrant castelvetrano olive and pistachio salsa.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- whisk
- bowl
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Marinate the swordfish
2
In a small, shallow dish, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt and pepper.
fresh lemon juice1 tablespoonlemon (halved (optional))1garlic (grated or minced)1 clove½ clove garlic (small, minced)½ teaspoon lemon zest
3
Place swordfish in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over top, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for ⏱️ 10-20 minutes, but no longer than ⏱️ 30 minutes.
4
Make the pistachio olive topping
5
In another small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and honey.
garlic (grated or minced)1 clove½ clove garlic (small, minced)fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon½ teaspoon lemon zestlemon (halved (optional))1honey1 teaspoon
6
Add the pistachios, parsley and olives, then mix in the olive oil until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside to let the flavors meld.
fresh parsley (finely chopped)2 tablespoons
7
Grill and Serve
8
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Clean the grill grates and brush them lightly with oil.
9
Remove the swordfish from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, then place on the hot grill.
10
Grill for about ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until opaque in the center and just cooked through. Be careful not to over cook, or the swordfish will be dry. Let rest for about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
11
While the swordfish is grilling, drizzle a little bit of olive oil on the cut side of each lemon, then place them cut-side-down on the grill. Remove when charred.
fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon½ teaspoon lemon zestlemon (halved (optional))1
12
Transfer the fish to plates and spoon the pistachio olive topping generously over each steak. Serve immediately with the grilled lemon on the side.
fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon½ teaspoon lemon zestlemon (halved (optional))1
Nutrition Facts
calories
757 kcal
fat Content
62 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
411 mg
protein Content
38 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
112 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
50 g
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