Swordfish

Swordfish are a large, long-billed, predatory fish. They are a popular sporting fish and are also considered a delicacy.

Fast Facts

1. Available fresh from late Spring to early Fall
2. When caught, can weigh up to 1,000 lbs
3. May contain high levels of mercury
4. Kingdom: Animalia
5. Phylum: Chordata
6. Class: Actinopterygii
7. Order: Perciformes
8. Family: Xiphiidae
9. Genus: Xiphias
10. Species: X. gladius

Swordfish as Food

Swordfish are very popular for cooking and eating. Due to the large size of the fish, the meat is typically sold as steaks. Grilling is often the preferred method or cooking, but other styles can be implemented. The color of the meat depends on what region the fish is caught in.

Swordfish Dishes

• Baked Mango-Ginger Swordfish
• Caribbean Fish with Pineapple Salsa
• Citrus Swordfish With Citrus Salsa
• Creamy Swordfish on Noodles
• Grilled Marinated Swordfish
• Grilled Stuffed Swordfish

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