Grilled Swordfish with a Garlic Sauce
Peter orders this grilled swordfish with garlic sauce dish when we eat out so he decided to make it to eat in and was pleased with the results. I’m plant-based but share diverse recipes here to reflect the whole family’s tastes.
The kids love swordfish which is a meaty and filling fish, and have eaten it from a young age, so this is something we cook for them as a treat on a weekend. They love garlic too and again ate this from a young age. Why don’t you offer it to your kids too?
Ingredients:
4 swordfish steaks, 2cm /¾ in thick
ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
a little fresh oregano or finely chopped flatleaf parsley, to serve
200 ml dry white wine
Method:
Wash the swordfish steaks and pat dry. Rub with pepper on both sides, but not salt as it dries the fish.
Peel and cut the garlic into slivers.
Heat a heavy ridged griddle pan on the hob. Fry the garlic then place each steak onto the griddle pan. Cook for 3 minutes then turn over. Add the wine and cook for a further minute.
Serve with a little oregano or parsley.
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I love swordfish and, hey we’re a French family, so garlic is pretty much a staple in every meal in our house! Yummy, pinning it now x
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking recently posted…Chocolate & pecan nut cookies
Thanks lovely, we are the same here, all about the garlic x
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I’m not a huge fish lover but I think you’ve won me over with the garlic sauce x
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@Chantelle ooh you’ll love it!
This looks gorgeous, I have never tried to cook swordfish
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@Alison thank you, it’s really simple x
Once again a beautiful photo of what looks like a truly delicious meal! Love fish but have never prepared swordfish – one day!
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@Helen thanks so much, ooh you should try it x
Oh sword fish is really nice i must try it again now i am not pregnant just love garlic sauce too
@Helen oh you must!
Ooooh, they look fab! I’ve got a swordfish in the freezer which Mr. TBaM is desperate for, I’ll crack onto this on the weekend. Thanks for hosting.
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@TheBoyandMe ooh enjoy x
This looks delicious! We love cooking fish here too, in fact just added my made-up fish in coconut curry sauce. Thanks for hosting hon x
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Ooh I might have to try some swordfish out on my George Forman! (I’m thinking the wine might just run off though…) I’ve never bought swordfish before – is it expensive? X
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@Sam never tried it on that so let me know how it turns out-it is pricier than salmon-try a food market with a fish counter or you can find good offers in supermarkets (Asda and Morrisons have good fish counters).
Oh wow I love trying new fish recipes – we are so stuck on salmon! In fact having it for dinner tonight! xx
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Really Lucy, that is fab! Try cooking it this way-hope you like it (we are the same with salmon, nice to have a change) x
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YUM! So. What do I have to do to get a dinner invite? 😉 xx
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@Metropolitan Mum you are welcome ANYTIME xx
WOW! I have never eaten swordfish – this looks absolutely gorgeous though. I am really wanting to give this recipe a go and see what I feel about it. Thanks.
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@Sonia really? Ooh I think you’ll love it, let me know x
Swordfish is a firm favourite in my house too. Your dad’s way of cooking it sounds dee-lish! Thanks so much for mentioning my Café Courmand post. I’m properly chuffed!!
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Thanks Phoebe, such a tasty dish, husband had it at one of their restaurants only last night!
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@Phoebe thanks so much on your lovely comment, I adored your post (and blog)-thanks for linking up x
I love swordfish – and your dad’s recipe is exactly how I make it! Though, I only seem to eat it when I’m on holiday and I can find it at a good fish market (usually Italy). I wish we had more fishmongers and I wish they sold a wider variety of fish…..
xx
@Lydia Gerratt I know, we’re lucky as have great fish suppliers for the restaurants and lots of wonderful fish mongers and markets in Leeds and Yorkshire!x
Looks beautiful, I’ve never tried swordfish. Thanks for the special mention about my soda bread.
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Yes please! That looks and sounds absolutely delicious! All linked up xx
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@Kirsty thanks so much x
Love this! As I am always trying to cook fish better. I really could do with a class on just how to cook fish. I always over cook it or undercook it. My husband loves fish too. So should try harder with it really. This looks yummy.
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@Jenny thanks so much, a bit of practice and you’ll get the timings right, kids love poached fish in a little milk too x
That looks divine. Yumm. I’m a big fish fan.
@Notmyyearoff thanks lovely.
This looks amazing and so simple. Thank you for sharing 🙂 x
@Michelle my absolute pleasure, easy, simple food x
So simple, but looks a real classic. Love fish too, but for some reason shy sway from cooking it at home. Can see the swordfish making great al fresco supper though!
@Sarahhillwheeler thanks Sarah, so quick to make and can’t wait for al fresco suppers this summer!
This looks so lovely, almost makes me wish I ate fish! But, I’m always looking for simple ways to cooks fish for hubby and the boys…
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@Sara thanks, hope they like it!
ooooh I have not had swordfish for years , not since I was in Greece infact on one of the islands when I went Greek Island hopping several years ago now. i would love to see if I still liked it as much byt trying this dish x
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This looks delicious. It is just my kind of dish – simple but so yum. I love swordfish! Thanks for sharing it x
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This looks like spring on a plate! My compliments to the chef. x Mel
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@Mel haha thanks darling, will pass them on x