Grilled Swordfish with Olive Herb Relish
Grilled swordfish steaks topped with a bright olive, parsley, caper, and lemon relish. This quick seafood dinner reaches a safe 145°F in about 25 minutes.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Grill
Ingredients
- 1 lb swordfish steaks
- 0.5 cup pitted olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Pat the swordfish steaks dry. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper. (about 2 min)
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, about 400°F to 450°F. (about 5 min) — 400°F to 450°F
- Grill the swordfish for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 145°F and the fish flakes easily. (about 10 min) — 145°F
- Chop the olives, parsley, and capers. Finely grate the lemon zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon lemon juice. (about 5 min)
- Stir the chopped olives, parsley, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil together. (about 2 min)
- Spoon the olive herb relish over the hot swordfish and serve. (about 1 min)