I served the fish with a side of guacamole that I left very chunky, some lime and cilantro and it was a great pairing.
I’ve been thinking of things to make on my Rectec smoker and since swordfish has a meat-like texture, I thought it’d be a good candidate. The ‘recipe’ is very simple but the results are amazing. If you don’t have a smoker, simply add some wood chips to your grill and grill with smoke.
Ingredients: • Two 6-ounce pieces of swordfish • 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt, divided • 2 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. black pepper • 1 Tbsp. Tony Chachere’s no salt seasoning (or your favorite Creole seasoning) • Cilantro Lime Rice (optional) • Zesty Guacamole or an avocado salsa • Juice of half lime • 1 tsp. cilantro (optional)
Growing up in South Florida, we ate a lot of swordfish. Then, there was over-fishing that nearly brought swordfish to extinction. Having overcome that situation, swordfish is back and I couldn’t be happy – I love it!
This is How We Smoke Swordfish
FAQ
What temperature should swordfish be cooked at?
What is the best wood to smoke swordfish with?
How do you know when swordfish is ready?
How long do you cook a smoked swordfish steak?
This should take about 45-60 minutes. Once the smoked swordfish steaks reach 120°F internally, either move them over to the HIGH direct heat side of the grill, a hot pan on the stove with oil or, place them on a foil lined baking sheet and position it under the preheated broiler.
What temperature should smoked Swordfish be cooked at?
We are targeting a final internal temperature of 145°F on the smoked swordfish to know that it is finished cooking. At 225°F, the typical swordfish steak will take about 90 minutes to cook and come up to 145°F internally, if you don’t reverse sear it, depending on its thickness of course.
Can you eat smoked Swordfish?
Smoked swordfish, smoked marlin, or really any big, meaty fish, is a fantastic way to eat these big chunks of meat — as an appetizer or main meal, depending on what you do with it. And this recipe has a backstory. I can hear you: Why bother with smoked swordfish? It’s already the primo fish to grill, and do I need another method?
Can you smoke Swordfish on a pellet grill?
Swordfish is a deliciously meaty fish that tastes GREAT when smoked. It’s also incredibly easy to prepare and to smoke, whether you are using a pellet grill like a Traeger, Camp Chef, or Pit Boss, a propane or electric smoker like a Masterbuilt, or just a conventional kettle or propane grill like a Weber.