Your favorite summer cocktail in fish form? This grilled Mojito Swordfish has all the flavors of the classic mojito, lime juice, rum, and mint, and is so quick and easy to prepare.
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I'm going to miss summer so much when it's gone. I know that summer technically doesn't end until the middle of September, but let's fact it, once September hits, fall is here.
Can we please keep the grill running throughout the month of August? And the summer cocktails coming? Or we could just grill all our cocktails... On fish. OK, that sounds weird, but I promise you that this grilled Mojito Swordfish is anything but weird.
❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
This grilled mojito swordfish is quick and simple to prepare, which means you can come in from the beach, throw the fish in the 20-minute marinade, heat up the grill, and have dinner on the table in no time.
Plus, it's so delicious and will be a show-stopper at any summer dinner party or casual weeknight dinner.
It has all the flavors of a classic mojito, including mint, lime juice, and rum and is the perfect summer fish recipe!
🗒 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty mojito swordfish and it couldn't be easier. Here's everything required (be sure to check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions):
- Swordfish steaks
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Light rum
- Fresh lime juice
- Finely chopped mint
- Minced Garlic
🐟 How to make grilled mojito swordfish
The grilled swordfish marinade basically contains a classic mojito cocktail- rum, lime juice, and mint.
Plus an abundance of garlic... Which you probably wouldn't want in your mojito cocktail, but which goes perfectly with this fish.
Place swordfish steaks in a shallow dish, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine light rum, lime juice, chopped mint, and garlic in a small bowl and pour over the swordfish.
You'll want your swordfish to sit in the marinade for about 20 minutes for best results (any longer and the lime juice may start to cook the fish).
And then it's ready to be cooked.
Heat grill to medium-high heat and brush grates with canola oil.
Place swordfish steaks on grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until swordfish is cooked through.
Yes, this fish is done after about six minutes on the grill. And a little extra sprinkling of mint on top. Ooh la la. Almost as good as a tropical island vacation, right??
My suburban New England backyard... tropical vacation... What's the difference really?
There's something about swordfish that is just begging you to keep it simple and stay away from any frills.
I think this dish is the perfect balance for keeping things exciting, but not taking away from the integrity of the fish (you know... gotta keep the fish's integrity in mind at all times!).
The flavors are light and fresh and summer-focused, but the full swordfish flavor still shines through.
👩🍳 Do I have to grill this fish?
If you love the idea of mojito swordfish, but don't have a grill or don't want to grill it, no problem!
You can cook this dish on your stovetop on a grill pan or regular cast iron pan instead.
🥗 What to serve with
Mojito swordfish works with so many different side dishes, but here are some of my favorite pairings:
The only thing I did wrong with this meal is to not also serve it with actual mojito cocktails. I feel like that was a pretty big faux pas on my part.
I probably say this every time I make any type of seafood, but I never really understand why people are so afraid of it. Since fish is usually best served simple, it doesn't really require a lot of frills and can be served quickly and easily.
Plus, when you grill it, you can keep any "fishy" smells outdoors, if that's what you're afraid of!
🍤 More seafood recipes
If you're looking for more seafood recipes, check out some of my favorites!
I'm also obsessed with these Blackened Fish Burgers from Oh, Sweet Basil!
I hope that August brings with it a million more grilling days. Or at least 31. I'm going to spend my time focused on how much more of summer we have to enjoy (and eating more grilled mojito swordfish) rather than the fact that it's beginning to fade.
What's your favorite way to prepare swordfish?
📖 Recipe
Grilled Mojito Swordfish
Ingredients
- 2- 6 oz. swordfish steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup light rum
- 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped mint
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Place swordfish steaks in a shallow dish, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine light rum, lime juice, chopped mint, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Pour marinade over the top of the swordfish steaks.
- Put in refrigerator and let marinate for about 20 minutes, but be sure not to let it sit much longer or the lime juice may cook the fish.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat and brush grates with canola oil.
- Place swordfish steaks on grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until swordfish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with additional mint and serve with lime wedges.
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
We've been grilling everything we can get our hands on this season but we've never made swordfish. I love how simple this is and how good that marinade looks!!
Pam says
Simple. Delicious. My kind of recipe.
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
Love your flavour combination for the swordfish. I had a piece out of the freezer last week and my puppy decided to eat it! Not a good result for anyone. Enjoy the last 6 weeks of summer 🙂
Kelly says
This summer is seriously flying by, can't believe it's August already. Grilling season is my favorite but we've never tried grilling swordfish before. Looks delicious! Love those pretty grill marks!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the flavors of this fish! You can't go wrong with mojito!
Michelle Lahey says
Now I desperately miss our grill (which we left behind in Boston). This looks - and sounds - so summery and delicious!
Juliana says
Oh Sues...this fish sounds and looks delicious...I love the idea of mojito...thanks for the recipe!
Have a wonderful week 🙂
Barbara says
I do miss a grill....this looks so good! Love the flavors you've added too, Sues.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I don't have to go back to school so I am boycotting and I am not going to stop celebrating summer until I absolutely have to - September 22nd. Well, let's be real.. I'm going to still celebrate summer until all the produce is gone at the market.. so hopefully it will be more like October. hahahaha. Anyways, I love me some swordfish and this looks fab, Sues! Grill mark perfection and that mojo?! YES!!! Gimme gimme!! Cheers, girlie!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This looks amazing! My Dad is a big fish person so I'm going to pass this recipe on to him, I know he will love it!
Cakespy says
OMG, this is a meal that shouts "summer" in the most joyful way. Awesome and inspiring flavor combo!
Simon says
Nice recipe here! You remind me of some experiments I did in the beginning of my cooking career making mojito chicken. One of my better experiments and I lately tried it again with pork jowls for my blog! But never thought about doing it with fish! Great idea! Need to try it! I totally need to do more fish at all!