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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.

Mediterranean Grilled Swordfish With Papaya Mint Gremolata

Total

30 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

4

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Servings

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. 1

    Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.

  2. 2

    Pat the swordfish steaks dry with paper towels and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

  3. 3

    Season the fish evenly with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, combine the diced papaya, minced mint, lemon zest, minced garlic, and remaining olive oil.

  5. 5

    Stir the lemon juice and optional chili flakes into the papaya mixture to complete the gremolata.

  6. 6

    Place swordfish on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until opaque and firm.

  7. 7

    Remove the fish from the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes.

  8. 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

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate12 g
Fat18 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium480 mg

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