Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Butter

A tart lime butter sauce made with fresh cilantro and zesty jalapeno pepper tops juicy grilled swordfish steaks in this simple fish recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks, 1-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime zest
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Brush both sides of swordfish with olive oil.

Step 3

Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes, brushing with olive oil and turning once halfway through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine butter, cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve butter mixture with swordfish.