Mediterranean Stuffed Swordfish
Swordfish steak is filled with spinach and feta cheese. The fish is then grilled until it's cooked.
This recipe is easy to make and doesn't need the fish to be marinated beforehand.
The result is a tasty piece of fish with a Mediterranean flavor.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 23, 2026Share
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Swordfish steak is filled with spinach and feta cheese. The fish is then grilled until it's cooked.
This recipe is easy to make and doesn't need the fish to be marinated beforehand.
The result is a tasty piece of fish with a Mediterranean flavor.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 7
1 (8 ounce) swordfish steak (about 2 inches thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
0.25 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
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1
Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Cut a slit in the swordfish steak to make a pocket. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Brush the mixture over both sides of the fish.
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Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic in a small skillet. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Stuff the cooked spinach into the pocket, then add 0.25 cup crumbled feta.
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Cook the fish on the grill for 8 minutes. Turn it over and cook until it's done. The internal temperature should be 63 degrees C.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 20g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 72mg
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Sodium 476mg
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Total Carbohydrate 4g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 28g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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