Mediterranean Grilled Swordfish With Papaya Mint Gremolata
Succulent grilled swordfish steaks seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and topped with a vibrant, tropical papaya and fresh mint salsa.

Total
30 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce portions Swordfish steaks
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1.5 cups Fresh papaya, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 pinch Red chili flakes(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 2
Pat the swordfish steaks dry with paper towels and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 3
Season the fish evenly with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the diced papaya, minced mint, lemon zest, minced garlic, and remaining olive oil.
- 5
Stir the lemon juice and optional chili flakes into the papaya mixture to complete the gremolata.
- 6
Place swordfish on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until opaque and firm.
- 7
Remove the fish from the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- 8
Plate the swordfish steaks and generously spoon the papaya mint gremolata over the top before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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