Lemon Soy Swordfish With Avocado Butter Recipe

Name: Lemon Soy Swordfish With Avocado Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup salad oil; 8 small swordfish steaks or 4 large swordfish steaks, cut in half; lemon wedge, to serve; parsley sprig, to serve; Avocado Butter; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup avocado, mashed; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Servings: persons

Fish
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup salad oil
8 small swordfish steaks or 4 large swordfish steaks, cut in half
lemon wedge, to serve
parsley sprig, to serve
Avocado Butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup avocado, mashed
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1
Fish:
2
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large ziploc bag. Add swordfish steaks. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours, turning a few times.
3
To cook, place fish on a preheated broiler pan. Broil 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
4
You may also barbeque this. If you do brush it with the marinade often.
5
Serve hot with avocado butter, lemon wedges and fresh parsley sprigs.
6
Avocado Butter:
7
In a small mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in remaining ingredients.
8
Place in a decorative dish and refrigerate until firm and ready to use. A melon baller works great to scoop out balls to place on the hot fish.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Soy Swordfish With Avocado Butter 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!

Lemon Soy Swordfish With Avocado Butter

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Variations & substitutions

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