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
- 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
- Protein 7.46 g Moderate
- Carbs 11.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.76 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 11.34 mg Low Source
- Sodium 833.45 mg High
- Fiber 0.03 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.75 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 5.82 g Moderate
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.48 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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