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Blackened Swordfish Recipe

With a cooking time of just 15 minutes, this Blackened Swordfish recipe makes the perfect light dinner. This recipe is so simple!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 2
Calories: 345.2
Author: Taryn Scarfone

Ingredients

  • 2 swordfish steaks
  • 2-3 tbsp butter or avocado oil

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper (see notes on cayenne)
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Instructions

  • Combine the seasonings. Use to coat the fish.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
  • When the butter has completely melted add the swordfish.
  • Let cook for 4-5 minutes until a nice black crust forms. Flip. Cook on the second side. Swordfish should be cooked until 145 on an internal thermometer.

Notes

Spice Level: This has some kick. If you want milder fish cut the amount of cayenne pepper back to 1/4-1/2 tsp or omit it entirely.

Nutrition

Calories: 345.2 | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 33.5g | Fat: 22.7g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 142.3mg | Sodium: 1390.5mg | Potassium: 714.2mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 553.9IU | Calcium: 12.6mg | Iron: 0.7mg