Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter (Espadon Grillé au Beurre Citronné et aux Herbes)

Swordfish is a popular seafood in Djiboutian cuisine, and this recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter is a delicious way to enjoy it. The combination of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and rich butter perfectly complements the meaty texture of the swordfish.

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Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Butter (Espadon Grillé au Beurre Citronné et aux Herbes)

Ingredients

  • 4 swordfish steaks
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the swordfish steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
  5. Remove the swordfish from the grill and top each steak with a generous dollop of the lemon herb butter.
  6. Serve the grilled swordfish immediately, with additional lemon wedges on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the grilled swordfish with a side of couscous and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a smokier flavor, you can also grill the lemon halves and squeeze the charred lemon juice over the swordfish before serving.

Cost

$20