Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade
Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade features thick, meaty steaks kissed by the grill and infused with a balanced blend of citrus, soy, parsley, garlic, and dill. The flavor is clean, bright, and savory with a gentle herbal finish that complements the rich fish. It’s ideal for a summer cookout or an elegant weeknight dinner with simple sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, parsley, garlic, dill, and pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add swordfish and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours; the longer it marinates, the stronger the flavor.
- 2
When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove swordfish from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Grill the swordfish on the preheated grill until tender and it flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Swordfish cooks very quickly, and this marinade can cause the grill to flare up!
- Calories 295.98 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 22.65 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 1.19 g 0%
- Total Fat 23.87 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 3.83 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 513.37 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 15.76 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 34.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Herb Marinade is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Dill, Fresh Parsley, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 295.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Dill, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade healthy?
- Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Herb Marinade has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 295.98 calories and 22.65 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.37 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.83 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy and Garlic, 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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