Baked Blackened Swordfish
This easy Blackened Swordfish recipe is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. The swordfish develops a flavorful, slightly spicy crust while staying meaty and tender inside. A squeeze of fresh lime at the end brightens everything up and pairs perfectly with a creamy Key Lime Tartar Sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 swordfish fillets, thawed (about 6-8 ounces each)
- 2 tbsp Saalf Life Blackening Rub, Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub or your favorite blackening seasoning
- Olive oil spray
- 1 lime
- Key Lime Tartar Sauce (recipe coming soon) or your favorite tartar sauce
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with olive oil.
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Pat the swordfish fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with Blackening Rub.
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Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. There's no need to flip the fish. The swordfish is done when it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
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Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over both fillets. Don't skip this step—the lime really brings the flavors together and makes the dish pop.
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Serve with Key Lime Tartar Sauce and your favorite sides.
Tips & Information
- Swordfish has a firm, meaty texture that makes it a great option for people who don't typically enjoy flaky fish.
- Patting the fish dry before seasoning helps the blackened rub adhere better.
- Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the fillets, so an instant-read thermometer is your best friend.
- For an easy fish-and-chips-inspired dinner, serve with homemade fries and coleslaw.
Serving Suggestions: Garlic and Thyme Steak Fries with Garlic Aioli, Coleslaw, Foil Packet Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Street Corn Salad or a simple salad like this Greek Salad all pair wonderfully with this blackened swordfish.
More Saalf Life recipes:
- Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
- Grilled Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta
- Blackened Shrimp Gochujang Noodles
- Blackened Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa
- Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala
- Cajun Shrimp Pasta


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