Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Herb Butter
Fire up the grill for these juicy Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Herb Butter a restaurant-quality seafood dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Packed with fresh lemon, garlic, and buttery herb flavor, this healthy grilled fish recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight meals, or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
- For the Swordfish Steaks:
- 4 swordfish steaks, 6–8 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 lemon, sliced for grilling
- For the Herb Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparing the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth. Optionally, roll into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grilling the Swordfish: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush swordfish steaks with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place swordfish on the grill along with lemon slices. Grill 4–5 minutes per side, until opaque and easily flakes with a fork. Do not overcook—swordfish should remain moist and tender. Remove from grill and top each steak with a generous dollop of herb butter. Let rest 2 minutes for butter to melt and infuse flavor.