Mediterranean-Fusion Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Caper Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A vibrant grilled swordfish steak accented with a bright lemon-caper salsa, inspired by Mediterranean-fusion flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs swordfish steak, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces, 6 oz each swordfish steak
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, drained and chopped capers
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Brush 2 swordfish steaks with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Grill swordfish steaks for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
4. Step 4: Toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes with the lemon-caper salsa and let sit for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled swordfish topped with the lemon-caper tomato salsa immediately, enjoying the bright, tangy contrast to the smoky fish.