Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Grilled Swordfish with Mint-Cucumber Salsa

4.3

(16)

For accompaniments, buy your favorite potato salad and steam some zucchini. Have lemonade and brownies afterward.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

3/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
6 tablespoons chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 6-to 7-ounce swordfish steaks (about 1 inch thick)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine cucumber, onion, mint, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and sugar in medium bowl; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush swordfish with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil swordfish until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Place swordfish on plates. Top with salsa.

TagsSalsaCondimentAmericanCucumberVegetableRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableMintHerbs & SpicesSwordfishFishSeafoodMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeKetoEasyWeeknight MealsGrillingBon Appétit
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like “phenomenal” whole lemon bars and grilled salmon with dill chimichurri.
Grilled Salmon With Dill Chimichurri
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
Grilled Steak With Spicy Peanut Dressing
A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.
Charred Vegetable Ragù
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.