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Swordfish with Citrus Pesto
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Giada's Secret Garden Overall User Rating: 
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Pesto Swordfish
06/21/2008 at 11:02am
User: Brad from Thornton, CO User Rating:
This is an excellent dish. Vibrant, citrus and pesto flavors complement the fish. Spend the extra money on fresh swordfish and go lighter on the pine nuts and you'll have a perfect meal :)
Really good
05/03/2008 at 09:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really enjoyed the pesto, but a personal preference; I would rather use a different fish as sword fish is a little dry to me.
Swordfish with Citrus Pesto
01/20/2008 at 05:58pm
User: Marla from Cornelius, NC User Rating:
The pesto was simply divine. A gourmet fish entree right from my kitchen. I impressed my country boyfriend!
too liquidy
01/12/2008 at 11:15pm
User: Emily from Tampa, FL User Rating:
When I made the sauce, though the flavor was there, it was way too liquidy...I couldn't even add olive oil. Next time I make this, and I suggest it to anyone who makes this, is to blend everything but the juices & oil first and then slowly add the liquids. Other than that, it was very flavorful.
versatile
12/29/2007 at 02:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pesto is great to put on almost anything -- chicken, fish, etc. Swordfish is expensive, so I just use chicken or a cheaper white fish, like tilapia.
Seafood at its best.
11/14/2007 at 12:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What an easy and absolutely delicious recipe! My husband and I are not the biggest fans of seafood, but I tried this recipe anyway. We enjoyed every bite. The Pesto was an excellent sauce. I guess Swordfish, Giada's Citrus Pesto Swordfish, will be a regular entree in our home. Thank you.
A Perfect Pairing
10/19/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Christina from Troy, MI User Rating:
This dish is sooo delicious, so pleasing and absolutely wonderful in every way. Swordfish steak grilled to perfection accented with the citrus-infused pesto, a beautiful flavor combination! Your guests will definitely be impressed, I know mine were. Thank you Giada for reopening my eyes to the joys of cooking! You are a true inspiration!
Nice pesto for the dish
08/26/2007 at 02:56pm
User: Thao from Woodbury, MN User Rating:
I enjoyed making this dish and thought the pesto made a good complement to the fish.
Delicious Summer Meal
08/21/2007 at 07:31am
User: Susan from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
Light and fresh. A wonderful combination of flavors.
outstanding
08/08/2007 at 05:18pm
User: Ally from canton, CT User Rating:
My 13 year old who loves to watch foodtv and loves Giada made this the other night. We all loved it! Her 19 year old brother told her it was restaurant quality. Another great recipe from Giada.
Very good
07/10/2007 at 09:59pm
User: Katie from Federal Way, WA User Rating:
Pesto was delicious - it can be used for almost any fish and leftover sauce is good on sandwiches or thinned out for a dressing.
Loved it
06/29/2007 at 01:20pm
User: Kristin from Ivyland, PA User Rating:
I had never had swordfish before, and LOVED it! I was hesitant, but only took the first bite because of the delicious citrus pesto. My husband and I really enjoyed it. Thanks Giada!
Terrific Pesto!
06/28/2007 at 01:39pm
User: SCOTT from Taunton, MA User Rating:
This dish was great. I grilled the swordfish on the outdoor grill but the real star is the pesto sauce. Wonderful flavor and the citris makes the sauce come alive. This can be used to top any mild flavored fish. I'll be bringing this dish to my brother's 4th of July cookout.
perfect pesto
06/26/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
summery
Tasty
06/24/2007 at 08:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a nice way to dress up swordfish. The pesto had just the right amount of citrus in it so that it was not overpowering.
Delicious!
06/12/2007 at 08:45am
User: Robyn from Saint Charles, MO User Rating:
The pesto is a wonderful flavor that compliments the swordfish wonderfully!
Fresh
06/10/2007 at 09:24pm
User: Christopher from Beverly, MA User Rating:
Delicious. The citrus juice really made this yummy.
EXCELLENT
05/29/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Cristein from Manalapan, NJ User Rating:
THIS RECIPE IS AMAZING!!! The pesto has a nice zing to it and its a great change for all pesto lovers like myself. It pairs really well with the fish. Instead of Swordfish Steaks I cut the fish up into kabobs and added some lemon pepper to the salt and fresh ground pepper. I grilled up the Kabobs and made some angel hair pasta. I mixed half the pesto into the pasta and topped it with the kabobs and then drizzled the rest of the pesto ontop of the fish. It was amazing. VERY VERY EASY AND GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING!! :) will make again and again and again!!!
Great pesto!
05/19/2007 at 04:19pm
User: Marisa from X, MI User Rating:
I was really worried this pesto would come out too sweet with the orange, but it was honestly a perfect pesto that went really well with the swordfish.
too much cheese
04/03/2007 at 11:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't know if I didn't blend the oil in the pesto long enough before adding the cheese, but it was very oily and the cheese overpowered things a little too much... This is the first recipe I've made (from many) by Giada that I haven't absolutely loved...
Excellent pesto
03/16/2007 at 05:31pm
User: CHERYL from San Jose, CA User Rating:
The first time I made this, my husband flipped. Swordfish has always been a favorite and adding this fresh tasting pesto made it even better. I made enough pesto to use as leftovers for sauted shrimp with some angel haired pasta. Yum.
A new favorite
03/09/2007 at 07:22pm
User: nancy from el cajon, CA User Rating:
When my son comes over for dinner he begs me to make this. It is so easy and delicious.
Tangy
02/22/2007 at 06:31am
User: Holly from Louisville, KY User Rating:
This was a great recipe and easy to make. I had never tried swordfish before and took a risk. I'm glad I did. The citrus pesto was tangy and rich, which, with the salt and pepper on the swordfish were a nice blend with the taste of the fish. Served with broccoli and garlic and a slice of grilled cibatta. Yummy
Pesto isn't just for pasta!
12/27/2006 at 08:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Even my picky dad and 3-year old loved it. Added to our Christmas Eve traditional Italian fish meal. The pesto gave it that special something. I marinated in fridge while cooking the rest of the meal.
AWESOME
11/15/2006 at 06:02am
User: Allison from Costa Mesa, CA User Rating:
Easy prep and the perfect amount of citrus - AWESOME
Sooooooo yummy
11/08/2006 at 07:38pm
User: Jennifer from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
I used cod instead of swordfish and it was a perfect match for this sauce. Not to mention how super EASY it was to make!
Great recipe!
11/05/2006 at 11:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this on a Saturday evening. It was very easy to prepare and the cooking time was less than 40 minutes. The dish turned out to be excellent and everyone in the house loved it. My only complain is that the chef did not suggest a rice/pasta side with this dish. My wife prepared her original sticky rice, which paired quite good. I will highly recommend this recipe for all fish lovers.
Citrus Pesto A Delight
08/23/2006 at 09:27am
User: Bruce from Rochester Hills, MI User Rating:
The citrus pesto was very easy to make and what a great refresting taste. I will use this for other meals. My wife absolutely loved it.
Beautiful
08/20/2006 at 05:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy it is wonderful and another one that is yummy for guests. Thank you Giada.
Very Fresh Pesto! Yummy!
08/12/2006 at 08:09pm
User: Cathy from Tucker, GA User Rating:
We had it with Marlin, which I didn't like as a substitute fish. I do like the pesto very much though.
delicious
08/10/2006 at 09:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the citrus pesto was easy to make and looked and tasted very impressive. I highly recommend you try this recipe. This sauce is good on pretty much any type of fish too.
Great for entertaining!
08/03/2006 at 10:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We had a dinner party and served this dish with asparagus risotto and herb salad. It took about 1.5 hours to prep everything (there was a lot of chopping to do). Right before we sat down to eat I cooked the fish and tossed the salad in dressing. Everything was so flavorful and the dishes complimented each other nicely. I am keeping the recipe and will definitely make this again.
delish!
07/28/2006 at 03:13pm
User: Elizabeth from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
the best fish i've ever tasted.
fabulous
07/27/2006 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pesto is fantastic! This recipe makes a lot of pesto. Beware - a little of the citrus goes a long way. If you're not a big fan of citrus, you might want to only use half of the what she calls for here.
Pesto sauce was excellent...
07/22/2006 at 05:16pm
User: KIM from southington, CT User Rating:
I used previously frozen swordfish because I had bought it on sale, and as expected the meat was a little on the tough side. BUT, the citrus pesto brought a wonderful flavor to the fish that my husband and I really liked. I actually think I will try the sauce on another type of fish, as swordfish is not my all time favorite seafood. But overall, a really good meal!!
Easy and delicious
07/16/2006 at 11:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used it on mahi mahi - my husband is not a big fish fan and he loved it.
easy, different and tasty!
07/16/2006 at 09:55am
User: Lauren from BLAUVELT, NY User Rating:
I made this on a whim to flavor up some salmon I was cooking for company. It tasted great and everyone loved it! Will definitely be making it again.
Great Recipe
07/15/2006 at 07:05pm
User: Anna from Falls Mills, VA User Rating:
I loved this dish. It has the right texture and the perfect "citrusy" flavor. I loved it.
Tasty and Fast
07/15/2006 at 04:22pm
User: William from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Great combination and easy to prepare last minute. The left over pesto sauce is great on grilled chicken and as a spread for sandwiches.
Salmon instead of swordfish with pasta
07/14/2006 at 10:29am
User: Karen from Evansville, IN User Rating:
I really liked this pesto, altho i did make a few diff. due to cost and lack of fresh basil. I used more orange and lemon juices and zest, and i enjoyed the citrus flavor. I also did not put this directly on my salmon, but i stirred it into angel hair pasta. Quite tasty!! Topped with fresh parmesan,,,YUM
wow
07/12/2006 at 07:36pm
User: Dorothy from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
This recipe was AWESOME! The sauce with the swordfish was perfect - I didn't use a whole cup of cheese - it was still wonderful.
Down right mouth water Swordfish
06/18/2006 at 03:58am
User: Mimi from Lubbock, TX User Rating:
It turned out great! I highly recommend this! We had a great meal!!
Great on Chicken too
06/14/2006 at 04:53pm
User: Tom from Rockton, IL User Rating:
I havwe made a similar pesto for shark and tuna but the citrus really kicks it up a notch. Also great with chicken and keeps well in the fridge
Best pesto ever...
06/03/2006 at 12:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Being a pesto fan, but not a fish fan, I was a little hesitant to try this one. But, like most of Giada's recipes, it was fantastic! I couldn't find swordfish in my supermarket, so used orange roughy & it went together nicely. I, too, had lots of pesto left over & used it the next night on grilled chicken & veggies. Wonderful! Definitely a keeper!
Refreshing Change
05/31/2006 at 11:55pm
User: Christy from Northglenn, CO User Rating:
I made the pesto just as the recipe directed and it turned out wonderfully. I had about 2x as much as we needed but I am sure it will not go to waste. I think I can use it for other dishes as a substitute for normal pests as a refreshing change. It was not too watery once the grated parm cheese was added. I made it a few hours ahead of time and refrigerated it until 1 hour before use and it turned out great.
Awesome pesto
05/31/2006 at 04:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved this recipe! I wouldn't change a thing, it came out perfect.
really good
05/30/2006 at 11:31pm
User: jennifer from wyckoff, NJ User Rating:
this was really good....I will make it again...next time I will double the lemon and skip the orange...the orange zest is too strong and bitter and lemon is a better match for garlic and basil....overall do make this..it is good and good for you
Delicious but damp..
05/27/2006 at 06:08pm
User: Marcia from palm harbor, FL User Rating:
The pesto is absolutely delicious, but the measurements are vague enough to require a bit of tweeking. Mine came out way too wet, even though my orange wasn't very big, so I had to strain out some of the fluid and adjust the seasonings a bit. But it was definately worth it! All the rich earthiness of your favorite traditional pesto, with a bright zing of citrus. We used mahi mahi instead of swordfish. I think almost any mild, meaty fish would work well here. Definately a do again!