Meaty and rich, swordfish is like no other fish you’ve had before. Swordfish is in its peak in summer, which means it’s a wonderful option for putting on the grill for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining. It only needs minimal preparation to make the flavors shine — salt, olive oil, and lemon are a great combo — but it also pairs well with summer produce like squash and tomatoes. Leave it as a whole steak for those perfect grill marks, or add to kabobs for meaty morsels.
Plus, during the summer season you’ll be getting the best hand-selected, harpoon-caught swordfish from an MSC-certified sustainable fishery opens in a new tab in Nova Scotia. Catching the fish slowly one-by-one this way is an age-old fishing technique with very low impact on ocean habitat that helps eliminate bycatch.
Ready to expand your fish repertoire? Here are a few simple, yet succulent swordfish recipes.
Grilled Chili-Garlic Swordfish opens in a new tabDo you enjoy swordfish? Share your recipes in the comments.