Baked Swordfish Steak

Name: Baked Swordfish Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 swordfish steaks; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 pt. multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped; 3 tbsp. Thinly sliced basil; Juice of 1/2 a lemon

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: May 24, 2023

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4.4

7 Ratings

Ethan Calabrese

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

277

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Swordfish makes even the most mundane weeknight special.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°.
2. Step 2In a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add fish to pan and season tops with salt and pepper. Cook until fish is browned on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and season the opposite side with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat and place into the oven.
3. Step 3Roast until swordfish is cooked through and flaky, about 10 minutes.
4. Step 4Make the fresh tomato salad: In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onion, and basil. Add remaining tablespoon oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
5. Step 5Spoon salad over fish and serve.