Skip to main content

Swordfish Tacos

4.3

(16)

Besides the tacos, try the Pico de Gallo on scrambled eggs, grilled chicken or instead of sour cream on a baked potato.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound 3/4-inch-thick swordfish steaks
Olive oil
Warm corn tortillas
Lime wedges
Thinly sliced cabbage

For Pico de Gallo:

2 large tomatoes, diced
1 green onion bunch, thinly sliced
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Sour cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush swordfish generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to plate and cut into chunks. Serve swordfish with corn tortillas, lime wedges, cabbage, Pico de Gallo and sour cream, allowing guests to assemble their own tacos.

  2. Make the Pico de Gallo:

    Step 2

    Combine all ingredients in bowl. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Store at room temperature.)

Read More
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.
The secret to flavorful, never-greasy eggplant parm? Brine the eggplant first.
Like hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz.
No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.