Pan-Roasted Swordfish Steaks with Mixed-Peppercorn Butter

Succulent swordfish steaks pan-roasted to perfection and topped with a rich compound butter flavored with mixed peppercorns, fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This elegant seafood dish combines the meaty texture of swordfish with a luxurious, aromatic butter sauce.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 fillets swordfish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Mash butter, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns, and lemon peel in small bowl. Season to taste with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle swordfish with salt and ground mixed peppercorns. Add swordfish to skillet. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn swordfish over and transfer to oven. Roast until just cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer swordfish to plates. Add seasoned butter to same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits, until melted and bubbling. Pour butter sauce over swordfish and serve.

    15 min