How and how long do I cook a large swordfish steak. About 1 1/4 inch thick?

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BoulderGalinTokyo May 28, 2012
Oily Swordfish and "blackened" spices are a match made in heaven! I like Chef Paul's Prudhomme's Seafood Magic (Or Redfish if you can find it) but looking on line you should be able to find a recipe to blend the spices yourself.
 
Slow C. May 28, 2012
That does sound yummy! Recently, I've been marinating thick cuts of swordfish in a blend of soy sauce, fish sauce and toasted sesame oil, of course adding finely minced fresh garlic and ginger. After marinating for 20-30 minutes at room temp I do a quick pan sear (VERY hot pan) for 3 or 4 minutes each side. I then let the steak rest while I deglaze the pan with the rest of the marinade and pour it over before slicing and serving with roasted cauliflower.
 
ChefOno May 27, 2012

My personal opinion? Grill it, preferably over charcoal. With a steak that thick, you should be able to get a really nice sear and a little smoke into it. Then either move it to a cooler part of the grill or into the oven to finish. Watch the temperature carefully and pull it a little early.

 
kbckitchen May 27, 2012
Thank you. What is the best method. Grill, bake or stovetop ?
 
ChefOno May 27, 2012

Until it registers 145F on a digital thermometer.
 
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