Pan-Seared Swordfish With Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 (1-inch thick) swordfish filets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Directions
  1. Pat the swordfish completely dry using a paper towel.
  2. Season it on either side with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Once the oil is shimmering, add the swordfish. Cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes, then flip to the other side.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter melts, tip the pan towards yourself and use a spoon to baste the swordfish with the melted butter.
  6. One the swordfish filets are cooked all the way through, remove the filets from the skillet.
  7. Add the remaining butter and turn the heat to medium low.
  8. Add the lemon juice, capers, and garlic and continue to simmer gently until the garlic is fragrant, for about 2 minutes.
  9. Remove the swordfish from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
  10. Pour over the swordfish to serve.