Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    9 mins

  • Cook Time

    9 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    221 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto

This Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto is a quick, easy, and flavor-packed main course that's perfect for barbecues and cookouts!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 swordfish steaks (about 4-ounces each)
  • pinch sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • fresh herbs to garnish, such as diced basil or green onion (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to high. 
  2. While grill preheats, pat swordfish steaks dry and season both sides with salt.  Rub a thin layer of basil pesto over both sides of the steaks.  
  3. Once the grill is hot, grill steaks for 3 minutes.  Flip, and grill for 3 more minutes.  Serve immediately, adding herb garnish if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 465mg (19%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 438IU (9%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 465mg 19%
Potassium 474mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 438IU 9%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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