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    Home » Fish

    Swordfish Tacos

    Posted: Mar 14, 2021 · Updated: Apr 23, 2021 by Tonje

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    These easy swordfish tacos are healthy fish tacos packed with flavors and colors. You can make them in only 15 minutes, making them perfect for quick and simple weeknight meals.

    Swordfish tacos on a plate, with lime and salsa in the background.
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    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
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    Why you'll love it

    • Easy, healthy fish tacos
    • Plenty of options to customize the tacos to suit your preferences
    • Only takes 15 minutes to make
    • Affordable ingredients

    Ingredients

    Swordfish: Use fresh swordfish fillets. If you use frozen swordfish steaks, they have to be thawed and defrosted before use.

    Olive oil: Use olive oil or vegetable oil to cook the swordfish in. You can omit this if you're using a non-stick skillet.

    Seasoning: For seasoning, you will need a combination of salt, black pepper, oregano, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

    Tortillas: Use your favorite corn tortillas or flour tortillas.

    Pineapple mango salsa: Use fresh pineapple, mango, cilantro, red onion, red bell pepper, lemon juice and lime juice to make a simple fresh fruit salsa. This is a great topping for swordfish tacos, but you can omit the salsa and use other toppings instead.

    Grilled swordfish in a pan.

    Instructions

    Season your swordfish well on both sides, and pan sear for a few minutes on both sides until the fish has cooked through.

    Dice the vegetables for the salsa, and coat with lemon juice and lime juice.

    Use a fork to pull or shred the fish steaks into pieces. Divide the fish between warm tortillas, and top with fresh salsa.

    Top tips

    • Serve your fish tacos with your favorite toppings.
    • Make sure you don't overcook the swordfish. The fish is ready to eat when the meat is white throughout, and it flakes at the touch of a fork.

    Serving suggestions

    You can serve your blackened swordfish tacos on their own, or with a variety of side dishes. Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve with them:

    • Toppings: Pineapple Mango Salsa, Guacamole with Lemon, Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
    • Side salads: Black Bean Corn Salad, Quinoa Salad with Black Beans
    • Side dishes: Mexican Potatoes, Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
    • Rice: Instant Pot Mexican Rice, Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice, Chili Lime Rice
    Tacos with fish, pineapple and mango.

    Variations

    Low carb + keto + gluten free: Use low carb and gluten free tortillas, or substitute the tortillas for lettuce wraps. For a keto version, you'll also want to replace the fruit salsa with a keto friendly taco topping, like guacamole.

    Spicy: Add more cayenne pepper to the swordfish if you prefer a little more spice. You can also add finely diced raw chili, hot sauce, or a spicy salsa.

    Taco seasoning: Replace all the seasoning with a premade taco seasoning mix. You can also use a store bought taco seasoning packet, instead of having to buy each individual spice.

    Other toppings: Omit the mango and pineapple salsa, and top the tacos with any other toppings that you like. Any salsa, guacamole, or other taco toppings will pair really well with the swordfish.

    Swordfish tacos and salsa.

    Leftovers

    You can store leftover swordfish tacos in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    The tortillas can become a little soggy over time if you store them filled with salsa and swordfish. I therefore recommend keeping the swordfish, toppings and tortillas separate. Then, you can assemble the tacos when you are ready to eat.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the best fish to use for tacos?

    You can use any fish that you like for tacos. White fish like cod and tilapia are more common to use, but swordfish is a delicious option.

    Can you eat the dark part of swordfish?

    Yes, you can absolutely eat the dark part of your swordfish steak. The dark part tends to have a stronger flavor, and you can choose whether you want to eat or omit it.

    What does swordfish taste like?

    Swordfish is very mild, and has a meaty texture. The meat is juicy and tender, similar to tuna steaks.

    Tacos with blackened swordfish and mango pineapple salsa.

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    Recipe

    Swordfish tacos.

    Swordfish Tacos

    These easy swordfish tacos are healthy, flavorful and made in only 15 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Tex Mex
    Servings 4
    Calories 301 kcal

    Equipment

    • Grill Pan
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 swordfish steaks
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 4 tortillas

    Pineapple mango salsa

    • ½ mango
    • ½ pineapple
    • ½ red bell pepper
    • ½ red onion
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • ½ lemon (juice only)
    • ½ lime (juice only)

    Instructions
     

    • Season your swordfish well on both sides, and pan sear for a few minutes on both sides until the fish has cooked through.
    • Dice the vegetables for the salsa, and coat with lemon juice and lime juice.
    • Use a fork to pull or shred the fish steaks into pieces. Divide the fish between warm tortillas, and top with fresh salsa.

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    Notes

    • Store leftover swordfish tacos in a refrigerator for up to 3 days. To keep the tacos as fresh as possible, I recommend storing the salsa, swordfish and tortillas separately, and assemble the tacos when you're ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 921IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword easy, healthy fish dinner, swordfish, tacos
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