Grilled Swordfish Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 (8 ounce) swordfish steaks
- cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Marinate the swordfish in teriyaki sauce, allowing it to soak for 5 minutes on each side.
- Place the swordfish on the grill, basting frequently with melted butter.
- Grill the swordfish for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Once grilled, season the fish with garlic powder.
- Serve the swordfish hot, garnished with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1/4 of the recipe):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 14g (18% Daily Value)
- Saturated Fat: 3g (17% Daily Value)
- Cholesterol: 86mg (29% Daily Value)
- Sodium: 1622mg (71% Daily Value)
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g (2% Daily Value)
- Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% Daily Value)
- Total Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 46g (92% Daily Value)
- Vitamin C: 2mg (2% Daily Value)
- Calcium: 20mg (2% Daily Value)
- Iron: 2mg (13% Daily Value)
- Potassium: 634mg (13% Daily Value)
Note: Nutritional data is based on the full amount of teriyaki sauce used in the recipe. Actual amounts may vary based on usage.

Comments
Karen Walker
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
This was really good and really fast! I didn't have any garlic powder so I put one minced garlic clove in with the marinade. Wonderful! I will make this again.
pepperoncini
06/11/2012 04:58:57 PM
I would post a picture, but my family ate it too fast! Very simple. I combined a few recipes, used a little risling, teriyaki and worchester sauce with minced garlic. Marinated it for about 2 hours, and then grilled, basting with butter garlic mixture. My father is not a fan of fish, and he couldn't get enough!
Kwhite
09/20/2015 07:30:42 PM
We smoked the swordfish on grill. It far exceeded our expectations, but felt it needed something. Next time I'll try either basting fish with honey while smoking or deglazing the remaining teriyaki sauce and adding a touch of brown sugar or honey to drizzle over fish when done cooking.
danni
11/16/2016 12:43:02 AM
I also did not have teriyaki sauce on hand. Used 1/2 C light soy sauce, 1 TB honey and a few sprinkles of ginger as the marinade. Everything else as written in the recipe. OUTSTANDING
JEN5502
07/04/2011 06:55:35 PM
This was excellent! Didn't have any teriyaki sauce on hand, so I combined soy sauce + 1 tbls. honey + sprinkle of dried ginger instead and it worked great. Also used real butter to baste. Can't wait to make it again.
karen
06/19/2009 03:46:46 PM
The best recipes are quick but don't taste it - and this qualifies! I used the Kikomann Teriyake Marinade and Saude which is very thin - I wasn't sure how it would work but it was what I had on hand and it was perfect - no need to buy the expensive fancy marinades! I did add the garlic powder to the melted butter to ensure spreadability rather than sprinkle it on later and it was perfect! The teriyaki is enough to add flavor but not scream teriyaki. I would say if you are looking for a recipe that allows the swordfish to shine through with just a hint of flavor, definitely try this one! I am actually thinking this might be an interesting try on chicken breast this weekend too!!
LadyRaven
08/04/2011 11:38:20 AM
I thought this great for our first time making swordfish! I to didn't have teriyaki sauce so I used soy sauce, honey and ginger. It was so good my 8yrs old loved it as well! Thank you!
OHWEEZY
07/15/2017 11:31:52 PM
I have to give it 4 stars because I did change the ingredients a bit --going with what I had in the pantry! I used soy sauce with some ground ginger and garlic powder, 2 tsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. Butter. Very good.
Julius Ulit
07/22/2016 03:39:58 AM
Pretty good and quick, I only had soy sauce but worked like a charm. I cooked both sides 5 minutes seemed tough so I'll another minute each side.
kellyo231
06/14/2010 06:22:10 PM
i will say that as a simple fish recipe, this was great but it needed more flavor (for me anyway). i added some lemon to my teriyaki sauce and i mixed the garlic with the butter. the grilling time was spot on. it was fast, easy, and simple but you may just have to add what you think for something more flovorful. my husband and i had them as sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and some mayo. my husband thought it was amazing, so if you have a husband who likes simple food, make this.
MAH
10/06/2015 05:31:18 PM
Awesome main dish!! Had never tried swordfish before & this was a winner! Very quick & easy. I used butter instead of margarine & added a little Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning. Husband loved it as well! Will certainly be making this again. :-)
Mikehalski
07/01/2022 10:39:08 PM
Loved it for ease, simplicity and taste! Only change was added two chopped garlic cloves to marinade vice dusting cooked steaks with garlic powder!
lori
06/10/2022 10:10:51 PM
Delicious. My husband really liked it and I’ll be making this again!!
Eleni Pappamihiel
11/04/2020 01:48:13 PM
Looked up this recipe at the last minute and loved it! Very quick and easy. Even my kids liked it.
Beverly McNulty
08/22/2020 12:26:27 AM
I am a seasoned cook but I am intimidated by cooking fish on the grille. Came across this recipe while searching for how long to cook swordfish on the grille. I just happened to come across this recipe and the best part was I had all the ingredients on hand. I must admit I forgot to sprinkle the garlic powder on before serving but it was delicious none the less. Followed recipe exactly. Fish was moist and flavorful with really nice grille marks. This recipe is a keeper.
Janet Martin
06/17/2020 07:23:18 PM
Didn’t take long but tasted like it did.
Margo Whitworth
08/20/2019 09:48:17 PM
No changes made. It was delicious & So Simple!
steve
08/07/2019 02:29:49 AM
I used teriyaki ginger marinade and sprinkled the garlic salt on top when complete. Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Grilled on gas barbeque.
debtermar
06/29/2019 10:51:16 PM
Loved it!
phyl2brim
04/15/2019 09:27:13 PM
This was so good! I will be making this again.