Ginger Swordfish
Ginger Swordfish pairs meaty, grill-kissed steaks with a savory-sweet glaze of teriyaki, dry sherry, garlic, and fresh ginger, rounded by a hint of sesame. The fish stays tender and aromatic, with caramelized edges and bright ginger notes. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual cookout when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger Swordfish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan, mix together teriyaki sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Set the marinade aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- 2
Place the fish in a shallow baking dish. Pour 1/2 of the marinade over the fish. Turn the fish over and pour the remaining marinade on the fish. Coat the entire fish with the marinade. Refrigerate the fish for 1 1/2 hours, turning the fish over often.
- 3
Grill the fish over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Turn the fish over and grill it for another 4 minutes. The fish should flake easily with a fork when done. Serve hot!
- Calories 114.79 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 7.46 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 11.31 g 4%
- Total Fat 1.76 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1027.48 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 7.75 g --
- Added Sugars 5.82 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 7.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Ginger Swordfish is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Sherry, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, and Sesame Oil. Each serving provides about 114.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger Swordfish?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ginger Swordfish made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Sherry, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Sesame Oil, Swordfish. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Ginger Swordfish?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ginger Swordfish?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 114.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger Swordfish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ginger Swordfish healthy?
- Ginger Swordfish has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 114.79 calories and 7.46 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1027.48 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.82 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Sesame, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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