What is it?
A firm, succulent and meaty fish whose texture can be compared to that of tuna. Swordfish is a bill fish with a deep iron-grey skin, slim body and long ‘sword’ or bill as the upper jaw.
Preparation Options
Swordfish is mainly sold as steaks. It dries out quite quickly, so should be cooked very briefly over a high heat; marinated before cooking; or simmered in a sauce.
Is it sustainable?
Our Swordfish comes from the Indian Ocean the stock in this area is quite healthy but it is subjected to high fishing pressure.