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Swordfish Tacos Recipe – The Best 30-Minute Summer Taco with Grilled Flavor

Swordfish tacos recipe with grilled swordfish, pineapple salsa, creamy sauce, and cilantro in warm flour tortillas.
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Grilled swordfish tacos topped with sweet pineapple salsa and a creamy cilantro sauce, perfect for a fresh and flavorful summer meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 swordfish steaks (about 6 oz each)
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups pineapple, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, and chili powder in a bowl.
  3. Pat swordfish steaks dry and season with salt and pepper, then brush with marinade.
  4. Grill swordfish for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest before slicing into strips.
  5. Combine pineapple, bell pepper, jalapeño, onion, and half the cilantro to make the salsa. Add lime juice and salt to taste.
  6. Mix sour cream, remaining cilantro, lime juice, and salt to create the cilantro cream. Chill until serving.
  7. Warm tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side until pliable and lightly charred.
  8. Assemble tacos by layering swordfish, pineapple salsa, cilantro cream, and avocado slices on each tortilla. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use mahi-mahi or halibut as swordfish substitutes.
  • Make salsa and cream sauce a day ahead to save time.
  • Use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan cilantro cream option.
  • Keep fish and toppings separate when storing leftovers.
  • Let grilled swordfish rest before slicing to retain moisture.

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