Grilled Swordfish Club Recipe

Name: Grilled Swordfish Club
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) swordfish fillets; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Pullman or other good-quality white sandwich bread; Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows); 1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and each half cut into 6 slices; 1 ripe beefsteak tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 bunch of watercress, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; (makes 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

4 (6-ounce) swordfish fillets
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Pullman or other good-quality white sandwich bread
Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and each half cut into 6 slices
1 ripe beefsteak tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 bunch of watercress, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
(makes 1/2 cup)

1
Preheat the grill to high or heat a grill pan over high heat.
2
Brush the fish on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
4
Remove and let rest for a few minutes.
5
Grill the bread on both sides until lightly golden brown, about 30 seconds per side.
6
Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface and spread each slice with a tablespoon of the mayonnaise.
7
Place a fillet on 4 of the slices of bread and top with 3 slices avocado, 1 slice tomato, and some watercress.
8
Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the watercress, mayonnaise side down.
9
Whisk together the mayonnaise, zest, and juice in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
11
The lemon mayonnaise can be prepared 1 day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.

276

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6-ounce) swordfish fillets, 2 tablespoons canola oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Pullman or other good-quality white sandwich bread, and more.

Yes, Grilled Swordfish Club falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Swordfish Club

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Variations & substitutions

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