You'll love this baked swordfish with lemon and shallots! It's a delicious recipe that only requires about ten minutes of hands-on time!
Swordfish is a fantastic steak-like fish with a subtle, buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with bright citrus. This recipe is incredibly simple, but it's date night meal worthy.
If you liked baked fish recipes, try my Parmesan Panko Cod, Baked Pollock, Baked Lemon Salmon, or Sockeye Salmon in Foil.
Swordfish Ingredients
- Fresh Swordfish Steaks
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest
- Shallots
- Garlic Cloves
- Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
Optional Toppings - fresh herbs (chopped fresh parsley, pieces of fresh dill, fresh thyme, or chopped fresh rosemary), lemon wedges or lemon slices, or sliced green onions.
See the recipe card for quantities.
What to Serve with Swordfish
- Black Bean Salad - an easy side dish with bell pepper and black beans.
- Sautéed Zucchini - serve with a delicious green vegetable like these sauteed zucchini with herbs and garlic.
- Parmesan Green Beans - these tasty roasted green beans are a simple but tasty side dish and pair well with white fish.
- Spring Mix Salad - turn a bag of spring mix into a wonderful fresh salad!
Swordfish FAQs
Darker lines on swordfish are called "bloodlines" - it's a muscle that runs the length of the fish and has a darker pigmentation than the rest of the meat.
They are absolutely edible, but they may have a slightly stronger flavor than the surrounding meat.
No, you do not need to rinse your swordfish before cooking it. If it's overly moist, you can blot it dry with a paper towel.
Frozen or fresh swordfish should have a lighter color (either light pink or ivory) and should not be a brownish color.
If your swordfish has an ammonia smell or smells overly fishy it is likely too old. Fresh swordfish will have a slight ocean smell, but it won't be overpowering.
Swordfish is a mild-tasting, firm fish - it's often called the steak of the sea. It's a delicious fish with a meaty texture and buttery flavor making it a great option for people a little unsure about eating fish.
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Baked Swordfish Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 swordfish steaks 6 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and diced shallots in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Place the swordfish fillets on a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet or baking dish.
- Brush the olive oil mixture onto both sides of each piece of swordfish. Spoon the remaining pieces (garlic and shallots) on top of the swordfish.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the swordfish is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Serve immediately.
Joe L. says
The oven settings worked perfectly for my Whirlpool, it turned out perfect!!