Mean Chef's Grilled Swordfish with Barbecue Sauce
Transform your next seafood dinner with Mean Chef's Grilled Swordfish with Barbecue Sauce—a bold and flavorful recipe that combines the meaty richness of swordfish with the smoky-sweet tang of barbecue sauce. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, the swordfish steaks are brushed with olive oil and grilled to perfection, delivering juicy, flaky fish with beautiful char marks. Finished with a generous slather of barbecue sauce in the final moments of grilling, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Serve it with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty kick and an optional sprinkle of chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet impressive recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight meals, or entertaining guests who love gourmet seafood. Keywords: grilled swordfish recipe, barbecue swordfish, easy seafood dinner, BBQ fish, summertime grilling recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 ounces each) Swordfish steaks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 4 pieces (for serving) Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional garnish) Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Pat the swordfish steaks dry with paper towels and place them on a clean plate or cutting board.
Step 3
Brush both sides of each steak with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 4
Lightly oil the grill grates or pan to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Place the seasoned swordfish steaks on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through with nice grill marks.
Step 6
During the last minute of cooking, brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce onto each side of the swordfish steaks.
Step 7
Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to settle.
Step 8
Serve the grilled swordfish with lemon wedges on the side. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a touch of color and flavor.
Step 9
Enjoy your bold and delicious grilled swordfish with barbecue sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1169.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2156.0 |
| Total Fat 80.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 476.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7184.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 136.5g | |
| Protein 167.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5443.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 206.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4204.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories