Zaatar Crusted Swordfish

Zaatar Crusted Swordfish

Explore the rich, aromatic flavors of this Zaatar-Crusted Swordfish recipe, crafted to bring a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. Made with our premium, fresh swordfish, this dish combines the earthy spices of zaatar with the mild, delicate texture of swordfish. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet meal at home. Order high-quality swordfish online from Pearl Seafoods to prepare this flavorful, easy-to-make recipe and experience a delicious fusion of taste and freshness delivered directly to you.

Recipe Information

Serves

8 people

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

6 minutes

Difficulty

Moderate

Ingredients

  • 40g (1/4 cup) sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sumac powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried thyme leaves
  • 3 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 8 (about 200g each, 1.5cm thick) swordfish portions
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps

  1. Combine sesame seeds and sumac in a bowl. Place the thyme and oregano in a mortar and pestle and gently pound until crushed. Add to the sesame-seed mixture and stir to combine.
  2. Preheat barbecue grill on high. Pat swordfish dry with paper towel and sprinkle both sides with zaatar mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Drizzle with oil.
  3. Cook swordfish on preheated barbecue grill for 3 minutes each side or until just cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.