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Baked Swordfish with Lemon Basil Butter

Carolyn
This succulent baked swordfish is ready to eat in less than 25 minutes. Swordfish cuts are seasoned, seared and baked, then topped with lemon basil butter for a quick and easy dinner!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 473 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

For the swordfish:

  • 2 1-inch thick swordfish select cuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For the lemon basil butter:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil (about 4 large leaves)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • squeeze fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a 12-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the basil butter. Use a fork to mash the ingredients together.
  • While the skillet heats up, season the swordfish. In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands or a spoon.
  • Evenly sprinkle the seasoning on the top of each cut of swordfish.
  • Once the nonstick skillet is hot, carefully place the swordfish steaks into the skillet, seasoned side down. Let them sear for 4 minutes. Don't disturb them so they can caramelize.
  • Use a thin-set spatula to carefully flip the swordfish cuts over. Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake until cooked all the way through, about 11 to 12 minutes.
  • Use an oven mitt to carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Transfer the swordfish cuts to a plate and top each one with two teaspoons of lemon basil butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 721mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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