5.0 from 12 votes
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!
Prep Time
9 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high.
- 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.
- Once the grill is hot, grill steaks for 3 minutes. Flip, and grill for 3 more minutes. Serve immediately, adding herb garnish if desired.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.