Grilled Swordfish Sicilian Style Recipe

Experience the taste of Sicily in just 15 minutes with this incredibly easy grilled swordfish recipe, hailed as one of Food & Wine's '30 Best Fast Recipes Ever'! Cookbook legend Marcella Hazan's simple yet elegant method brings out the best in fresh swordfish. Perfect for a weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 450.2 kcal
Protein 89g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Grilled Swordfish Sicilian Style

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How to Make Grilled Swordfish Sicilian Style

  1. Preheat grill to high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt until salt dissolves.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  4. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Grill swordfish steaks over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and opaque throughout. (For 1-inch thick steaks, this should take approximately 6-7 minutes total).
  6. Transfer the cooked swordfish to a platter.
  7. Gently prick each fish steak several times with a fork to help the sauce penetrate.
  8. Using a spoon, lightly whisk the lemon-herb sauce before drizzling it evenly over the swordfish.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of Sicily!
  10. Optional: Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs and a lemon wedge before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

27g

Carbs

0g