Description
30 Minute Garlic Butter Swordfish with Herbed Rice is a delightful and elegant dish that transforms any dinner into a gourmet experience in just half an hour. Featuring tender, seared swordfish steaks enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce and paired with fluffy herbed rice, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With fresh ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll feel like a culinary expert without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 swordfish steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup long grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions while chopping the herbs.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add swordfish steaks without overcrowding.
- Sear for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Add remaining butter and minced garlic; spoon butter over fish for flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper; cook an additional 2 minutes until cooked through but moist.
- Drizzle lemon juice over cooked swordfish and let rest briefly.
- Fluff rice with a fork, mix in herbs, and season to taste before serving with swordfish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swordfish steak (170g) with rice (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the swordfish in garlic butter before cooking. You can substitute swordfish with salmon or tuna and toss in your favorite veggies into the rice for extra nutrition.