Grilled Lemon-Basil Swordfish with Roasted Garlic Green Beans

This quick and flavorful one-pot meal pairs juicy grilled swordfish with crisp green beans roasted in garlic and olive oil, finished with a burst of fresh lemon and basil. Perfect for a low-carb dinner that's ready in under 20 minutes.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 320 calories
Grilled Lemon-Basil Swordfish with Roasted Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
  • 4 6 oz each swordfish steaks
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

1

Preheat a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Toss green beans with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, half the lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add green beans to one side of the pan.

⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ Medium-high
2

Rub swordfish steaks with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and the rest of the lemon zest. Place steaks on the other side of the pan.

⏱️ 1 minute
3

Grill swordfish and green beans for 4-5 minutes. Flip both and continue cooking until swordfish is opaque and green beans are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes more.

⏱️ 9 minutes
4

Remove from heat. Drizzle lemon juice over fish and beans, sprinkle with chopped basil, and serve immediately.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

320
Calories
32g
Protein
8g
Carbs
16g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, just thaw the swordfish completely and pat dry before cooking for best results.

You can use a large regular skillet or even cook both the fish and green beans in the oven under the broiler.

Swordfish is done when it's opaque and flakes easily with a fork; avoid overcooking to keep it moist.

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