Grilled Marinated Swordfish Recipe

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses
Grilled marinated swordfish w/vegetables and rice

Looking for a healthy and delicious grilled fish recipe? Swordfish is a great option! This grilled marinated swordfish recipe is easy to make and SO tasty. You’ll love the combination of flavors from the marinade. Give it a try this summer season!

Grilled swordfish is a healthy, tasty and easy-to-make meal that your whole family will love. This recipe features a delicious marinade made with olive oil, honey, garlic, soy sauce and herbs. It’s packed with flavor and perfect for barbecues, picnics and cookouts! Swordfish is also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice for a summer dinner.

How to Grill Swordfish

This Grilled Marinated Swordfish recipe is a nutritious and delicious way to cook up your favorite fish. Swordfish is a firm, meaty fish that holds up well to grilling, and the simple, homemade marinade adds lots of flavor. Serve this dish with rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Any good grilled marinated swordfish recipe should start with a flavorful marinade. To make it, simply whisk together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon pepper, parsley, rosemary and garlic powder in a baking dish or zip-top bag.

Next, place the swordfish into the marinade mixture and toss to coat. Let it sit and marinate for 30 minutes. Finally, remove the fish from the marinade and grill it for about three to six minutes, until it’s opaque and fully cooked. Be sure to discard any leftover marinade. Serve grilled swordfish immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Healthy Hacks

This Grilled Marinated Swordfish recipe makes two servings, with each clocking in at 251 calories. Losing weight on the Nutrisystem program? Count this summer seafood dinner as two PowerFuels and one Extra per serving.

Enjoy your swordfish dinner with your favorite SmartCarb sides! Serve it over a bed of seasoned brown rice, quinoa or whole grain pasta. You could also opt for a starchy vegetable, such as grilled sweet corn (perfect for summer) or baked sweet potatoes. Fresh Grilled Fruit Kabobs are also a tasty side dish recipe that’s perfect for summer picnics!

Pro Tip: You can easily customize the marinade for this Grilled Marinated Swordfish recipe. Feel free to switch up the herbs and spices that you use! These low-calorie ingredients are considered Free Foods on Nutrisystem, so you can always add more to your liking.

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Servings: 2

Calories per Serving: 251

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 2 PowerFuels and 1 Extra

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. swordfish
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp. lemon pepper, salt free
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsp. dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

  1. Whisk together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon pepper, parsley, rosemary and garlic powder in a baking dish or zip-top bag.
  2. Place swordfish in oil mixture and toss to coat. Let it sit and marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove fish from marinade and grill for 3-6 minutes, until opaque and fully cooked.
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