Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Peach Salsa is a delicious seafood recipe to throw on the grill!
Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Peach Salsa
My sister Susie and I came up with this recipe once summer while we were vacationing in Massachusetts. There was a great little (fresh-off-the-boat) fish market near the house we were renting. It was pretty fun to just pop in the market in the morning to see what they brought in that day. Swordfish was fresh one of the days, so we snatched it up!
🛒Ingredients needed:
- swordfish
- olive oil
- limes
- green oinions
- fresh cilantro
- garlic
- cumin & paprika
- salt & pepper
- fresh pineapple & peaches
- red onion
✏️How to make Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Peach Salsa:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
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Rinse and pat dry the swordfish, and place it in a 9×13-inch glass dish.
PREPARE THE MARINADE:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade over the swordfish and turn to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate for NO MORE than one hour (see *Notes in the recipe card below).
PREPARE THE SALSA:
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While the swordfish is marinating, combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Preheat the grill to medium- heat.
COOK AND SERVE:
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Grease the rack of your grill (or use a grilling tray), and grill the swordfish 5 to 6 minutes on the first side (covered), then 3 to 4 minutes on the other side, or until the fish flakes apart easily. You definitely don’t want to overcook swordfish or it will be tough and dry.
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Serve immediately, topping each swordfish steak with a generous dollop of pineapple peach salsa.
➡️Recipe Tips:
- You can change up the fruits in this salsa to your liking or to whatever is in season. Mango and fresh blueberries sound good to me!
- Don’t let the swordfish marinate for more than one hour. The citrus will begin to break down the fish. You want it to stay nice and firm.
- Swordfish only needs to cook briefly on both sides on the grill, just enough to barely cook it through so it’s still tender on the inside. Don’t get distracted while grilling.
✔️What to serve with Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Peach Salsa:
- Almost anything is great with this swordfish! If you’re eating lighter, a simple salad is a must.
- My Lemon Rice with Capers and Parsley is delicious with the fresh flavors of the salsa.
- If you’re looking for a vegetable to serve alongside the swordfish try Chilled Asparagus with Feta Vinaigrette. I love that it gives you the feel of a salad!
★How to Store:
If you happen to have leftovers, store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator and use within the next 1 to 2 days.
❤️Why I love this recipe:
- That salsa is amazing and there’s enough to get some in every single bite.
- I love swordfish and it’s a bit of a treat, so any time we have it I’m happy and so is my hubby!
- The fact that this is a recipe that my sister and I created together makes it extra special. I love the inspiration she provides for my recipe creations. We make a pretty good team!
Swordfish recipes to try:
- Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Avocado Mayonnaise
- Grilled Swordfish with Smoke Paprika and Fruit Salsa
- Swordfish with Roasted Onion Vinaigrette
- Grilled Swordfish with Mango Salsa
- Swordfish Souvlaki with Lemon Olive Oil Marinade
- Grilled Swordfish with Rosemary
- Swordfish with Mustard Basil Butter
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Peach Salsa
A lovely grilled seafood recipe with a delicious fruit salsa!
Ingredients
SWORDFISH:
- 2 to 2½ pounds swordfish, cut into 4 serving pieces
MARINADE:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large limes, juiced
- 2 whole green onions, chopped
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, rinsed and chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper
SALSA:
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 cup chopped, peeled peaches
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ large lime, juiced
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the swordfish, and place it in a 9x13-inch glass dish.
PREPARE THE MARINADE:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade over the swordfish and turn to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate for NO MORE than one hour (see *Tips below).
PREPARE THE SALSA:
- While the swordfish is marinating, combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Preheat the grill to medium- heat.
COOK AND SERVE:
- Grease the rack of your grill (or use a grilling tray), and grill the swordfish 5 to 6 minutes on the first side (covered), then 3 to 4 minutes on the other side, or until the fish flakes apart easily. You definitely don't want to overcook swordfish or it will be tough and dry.
- Serve immediately, topping each swordfish steak with a generous dollop of pineapple peach salsa.
Notes
- Don't let the swordfish marinate for more than one hour. The citrus will begin to break down the fish. You want it to stay nice and firm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 513kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 57g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 187mg, Sodium: 234mg, Potassium: 1366mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 703IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a perfect dish for summer! You had me at peach salsa! 😉
I love everything about this dish, Lori! I don’t have a grill yet but you’re really making me want to invest in one!
you had me sold and pienapple peach salsa, Lori! I bet it would be delicious on just about anything, including a spoon. And that swordfish… wow. Your pictures are SO perfect and capture the beauty of the whole dish!
Hmmm – love the combination of sweet and savory in these awesome summer flavors. Looks incredible!
This looks amazing, I never had swordfish before, I must try it now!
Yes- it’s great! But you can use this salsa to top any fish, really.
This sounds amazing…it been too long since I’ve enjoyed fresh swordfish. And I love your Mom’s comment above…so sweet!