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Quick-Broiled Swordfish With Green Olives

A quick broiled swordfish recipe from the late New York City mayor, Ed Koch.

  • Serves

    serves 1

  • Cook

    20 minutes

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BELLE MORIZIO; FOOD STYLING BY MAGGIE RUGGIERO; PROP STYLING BY PAIGE HICKS

By Ed Koch


Updated on June 22, 2022

This quick swordfish dinner-for-one was a favorite of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch. For more knockout weeknight dishes, get inspired by our favorite ways to grill fish.

Ingredients

  • One 1-in.-thick swordfish steak (about 1 lb.), patted dry with paper towels
  • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 large pitted green olives, such as Cerignola
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Position a rack at the top of the oven and turn the broiler to high. Rub the fish all over with the oil, season generously with salt and black pepper, and place in a small ovenproof dish or skillet. Scatter the olives around the fish and transfer to the oven. Broil until the fish is lightly browned and nearly opaque, 8–10 minutes for medium. Top with the olives and serve hot.

Chef Meherwan Irani likes using swordfish for these juicy kebabs, but any firm white fish will work beautifully with the bright, herbaceous marinade.

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