Grilled Swordfish with Honey Soy Marinade Recipe
This Grilled Swordfish recipe features succulent swordfish steaks marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh herbs, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. It’s a quick and healthy seafood dish that’s perfect for summer grilling or an elegant weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Fish
- 4 swordfish steaks (4–6 ounces each)
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl or resealable bag, whisk together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Reserve and Add Garlic: Set aside 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later. Add the minced garlic to the remaining marinade mixture and stir well.
- Marinate Swordfish: Add the swordfish steaks to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag.
- Refrigerate: Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours to infuse the flavors.
- Prepare for Grilling: Remove the swordfish from the marinade and scrape off any excess herbs or garlic bits to prevent burning on the grill.
- Heat the Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Swordfish: Place the swordfish steaks on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- Brush with Reserved Marinade and Serve: Brush the reserved marinade over the grilled fish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for added zest.
Notes
- Do not marinate the swordfish for more than 8 hours as the acidity can start to break down the fish’s texture.
- Scraping off excess herbs and garlic before grilling helps prevent flare-ups and charring.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried parsley and thyme can be used but reduce the quantity by half.
- This recipe works well with an indoor grill pan if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: grilled swordfish, seafood recipe, fish steaks, summer grilling, healthy dinner, quick seafood
