Seared SS Californian-Style Mediterranean Swordfish Steaks

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Pan-seared swordfish steaks with a robust Mediterranean marinade inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean waters where the SS Californian once sailed. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs Swordfish steaks, Extra virgin olive oil, Fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 swordfish steaks (6 oz each) to the marinade, turning to coat evenly, and let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Remove swordfish from marinade, letting excess drip off.
  4. Step 4: Place the steaks in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges are slightly crisp.
  5. Step 5: Flip the steaks and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque and just cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Transfer to plates, drizzle with any remaining marinade warmed in the pan, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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