Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Butter

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

A tart lime butter sauce made with fresh cilantro and zesty jalapeno pepper tops juicy grilled swordfish steaks in this simple fish recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks, 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime zest
1/4 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2 Brush both sides of swordfish with olive oil.
3 Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes, brushing with olive oil and turning once halfway through.
4 Meanwhile, combine butter, cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve butter mixture with swordfish.