Swordfish with Basil

A light and aromatic seafood dish where the freshness of basil complements the meaty texture of swordfish.

Author:Chef Alberto Riboldi
Category:Main course
Published:Oct 13, 2025
Difficulty:Easy
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Wine pairing

The firm texture and mild sweetness of swordfish pair ideally with structured whites or light rosés that echo Mediterranean herbs.

Recommended: Etna Bianco DOC — a volcanic Sicilian white with minerality and freshness that highlight the basil and lemon.

Alternatives: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC (rosé)

Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

Equipment Needed

Grill pan, Mixing bowl

Method

Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min
  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a grill pan.

  2. 2.

    Cook swordfish for 3–4 minutes per side.

  3. 3.

    Combine lemon juice and chopped basil; drizzle over fish.

  4. 4.

    Serve immediately.

Mazza Swordfish with Basil

The finished dish should be beautifully plated and ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Per 4 servings

Calories290kcal
Total Fat17g
Total Carbohydrate1g
Protein34g
SodiumN/A

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