Chef John's Grilled Swordfish Bruschetta

Chef John's Grilled Swordfish Bruschetta
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    84

Elevate your summer grilling with this vibrant Swordfish Bruschetta. Juicy grilled swordfish meets a bright, tangy tomato topping, all served atop perfectly charred, crispy bread. A delightful explosion of flavors and textures in every bite!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    53 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    702 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    44 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomato halves, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, basil, and cayenne pepper. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently toss to combine. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to allow the flavors to meld. (30 minutes)

02

Step

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 375-450°F or 190-230°C) and lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. Brush both sides of the French bread slices with olive oil. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Place the bread slices on the preheated grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy with distinct grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Brush the swordfish steaks on both sides with grapeseed oil and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Place the swordfish steaks on the preheated grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the steaks. (8 minutes)

06

Step

Divide the grilled bread slices between two serving plates. Top each plate with one grilled swordfish steak. Spoon half of the cherry tomato mixture evenly over each steak. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a clove of minced garlic to the tomato mixture.
If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan on your stovetop or broil the bread and swordfish in the oven.
Be careful not to overcook the swordfish, as it can become dry. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Grapeseed oil can be substituted with other high-heat cooking oils such as avocado oil or canola oil.

Brandy Kshlerin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Ofelia Swift

    This is my new go-to summer recipe!

  • Jennifer West

    The swordfish was perfectly cooked, thanks for the timing tips.

  • Barney Lockman

    Absolutely delicious! The charred bread really makes a difference.

  • Orie Townebrekke

    I added some garlic to the tomato mixture and it was amazing!

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