Basil Marinated Swordfish Recipes

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH LEMON-BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat.
• Cut each swordfish steak in half, drizzle with lemon juice and let stand for 1 minute. Rub both sides of each steak with olive oil, salt and pepper and set aside.
• Place the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt and basil in a small bowl and combine well. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Oil the grill grates and add the fish. Grill the swordfish steaks until opaque throughout, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes per side. To avoid drying out the fish, do not leave unattended.
• Top each piece of fish with about 1 tablespoon of the lemon-basil butter just as it comes off the grill. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

BASIL-MARINATED FISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add fillets; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once or twice. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SWORDFISH MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange the swordfish, or another strongly flavored fish, such as mahi mahi or Spanish mackerel in a shallow dish or plastic container, pour the marinade over them, cover, and marinate for 12 to 15 minutes. Grill or broil to desired doneness, serve with lime wedges.;

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH LEMON, MINT AND BASIL

Steps:

• Prepare the grill (medium-high heat). Whisk the oil, mint, lemon juice, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Season the lemon and olive oil mixture with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Brush the swordfish steaks with 2 tablespoons of the lemon and olive oil mixture. Grill the steaks until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (depending on thickness of steaks). Transfer the steaks to plates. Spoon the remaining sauce over and serve.

BASIL-MARINATED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl. Add basil. Arrange swordfish in a large shallow glass baking dish. Pour marinade over; cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning occasionally. Grill fish until cooked through over med-high heat, about 7 minutes per side. Garnish with lemon wedges and basil sprigs. (June 1993)