Sarra Ina Garten swordfish recipes prove that this meaty, firm fish is one of the easiest things to grill or roast for a crowd. Her takes range from citrus-herb marinades and ginger-soy glazes to a rich Caesar sauce with crispy capers. Here are 7 of her best swordfish dishes, all simple enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for company.
1. Grilled Swordfish
Thick swordfish steaks marinated in fresh lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, rosemary, and garlic, then grilled until charred and juicy. The citrus-herb combination keeps the fish bright and savory. Ready in just 18 minutes, making it one of the fastest impressive dinners you can pull off.
2. Sicilian Grilled Swordfish
Thin swordfish steaks grilled quickly, then drenched in a lemon-oregano sauce with crushed red pepper flakes while still hot. Peppery baby arugula piled on top wilts slightly into the warm sauce. The whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes and the flavors are bold and bright.
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3. Indonesian Grilled Swordfish
Swordfish steaks soaked overnight in a marinade of soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. The ginger clings to the fish on the grill, creating a savory, caramelized crust. Best when marinated for at least four hours so the flavors really penetrate the meat.
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4. Caesar-Roasted Swordfish
Roasted swordfish topped with a creamy Caesar sauce made from anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon zest. Frizzled capers add a salty, crispy crunch on top. From her “How Easy Is That?” cookbook, this one lives up to the name.
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5. Swordfish Provençal
Grilled swordfish served over a warm Provençal sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh basil. The sauce simmers while the fish cooks, so everything comes together at the same time. Serve it hot or at room temperature for a summery main course.
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6. Swordfish With Tomatoes and Capers
Fennel, onions, and garlic sautéed low and slow, then simmered with tomatoes, white wine, chicken stock, and butter before briny capers go in at the end. Grilled swordfish sits right on top of the tangy, rich sauce. Fresh basil finishes a dish that’s rustic and deeply flavorful.
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7. Shrimp and Swordfish Curry
Chunks of swordfish and shrimp simmered in a warming curry broth with tomatoes, clam stock, jalapeño, ginger, and fresh lime. The seafood cooks in just seven minutes once the spiced broth is ready. A cozy, one-pot dinner that’s also great made ahead.
