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Fresh Lemon Herb Grilled Swordfish Recipe with Easy Cucumber Dill Salad

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A quick and easy grilled swordfish recipe marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, served with a refreshing cucumber dill salad. Perfect for a light, flavorful summer meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick swordfish steaks (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced (seeds removed if preferred)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (for salad)
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion (optional)
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat the swordfish steaks evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, but no longer.
  3. While the swordfish marinates, thinly slice the cucumber and finely dice the red onion if using.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped dill, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss in the cucumber and red onion, mixing gently. Chill until serving.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C). Clean and oil the grates well.
  6. Place the marinated swordfish steaks on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once gently, until grill marks form and fish is opaque throughout.
  7. Transfer swordfish to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes.
  8. Serve swordfish warm with a generous scoop of cucumber dill salad on the side.

Notes

Do not marinate swordfish for longer than 30 minutes to avoid a mushy texture. Preheat grill well and oil grates to prevent sticking. Flip fish only once gently. Rest fish for 3 minutes before serving. For dairy-free salad, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or vegan sour cream.

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Keywords: grilled swordfish, lemon herb swordfish, cucumber dill salad, summer seafood, quick dinner, healthy grilling, easy fish recipe

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