Simple Grilled Swordfish

Try grilling some absolutely delicious swordfish that is lemon-butter basted over flavorful charcoal flames. This dynamic ocean roamer will add some adventure to your plate.
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz Swordfish Steaks ((1" to 1 1/2" thick))
- Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper
- 50 Kingsford Charcoal Briquets
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the swordfish (optional) with lemon juice, thyme sprigs, peppercorns for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
While the swordfish marinates, prepare the charcoal grill for high-heat grilling.
- 3
Brush the fish with oil (if not marinated) and season on all sides with Kosher Salt and freshly ground pepper.
- 4
Grill for 3 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 140° F. The fish should be browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside.
- 5
--- Make the sauce in a small pan on the grill ---
- 6
Melt the butter in a small pan on the grill until it starts to turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Move it off the heat and carefully add lemon juice and swirl to combine.
- 8
Once you turn the fish over, begin brushing some of the lemon-butter onto the cooked side as it finishes grilling.
- 9
Serve the swordfish with a drizzle of the lemon-butter, a sprinkle of coarse salt and a lemon slice.
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