{"id":471030,"date":"2025-09-11T12:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/?p=471030"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:35:32","slug":"blackened-wild-baja-swordfish-with-rub-it-in-spice-bold-easy-seafood-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/blackened-wild-baja-swordfish-with-rub-it-in-spice-bold-easy-seafood-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackened Wild Baja Swordfish with Rub It In Spice \u2013 Bold, Easy Seafood Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A bold, smoky, and juicy swordfish steak with a crisp blackened crust, kissed by Baja heat and finished with tropical brightness. Whether you\u2019re using Swamp Seasoning<\/strong> (herby heat), Coffee BBQ<\/strong> (earthy and rich), or Jamaican Jerk<\/strong> (spicy-sweet punch), this dish is built to win hearts and awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf74 1. Ingredients List (Serves 4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Protein & Marinade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4 wild-caught Baja swordfish steaks (6 oz each, 1 \u2013 1\u00bc inch thick)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp Rub It In<\/em> Spice Blend (choose one: Swamp Seasoning<\/strong>, Coffee BBQ<\/strong>, or Jamaican Jerk<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Zest of 1 lime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Juice of 1 lime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Optional Finishing Touches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing post-cook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lime wedges (for serving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udf73 2. Preparation Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prep the Swordfish:<\/strong>\n
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        • Pat swordfish steaks dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • In a bowl, combine olive oil, chosen Rub It In<\/em> spice blend, salt, lime zest, and lime juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Rub the mixture all over the swordfish steaks generously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Let them marinate at room temp for 15\u201320 minutes (or refrigerate up to 2 hours if prepping ahead).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd25 3. How to Cook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Option A: Cast Iron Sear (Recommended)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Heat<\/strong>: Get a cast iron skillet ripping hot over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cook<\/strong>: Add a drizzle of oil, then place swordfish steaks in without crowding. Sear 3\u20134 minutes per side for a 1-inch steak (internal temp 130\u2013135\u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Finish<\/strong>: Optional\u2014brush with melted butter right off the pan for a richer finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Option B: Grill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Preheat<\/strong> grill to medium-high and oil grates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Grill<\/strong> swordfish 3\u20134 minutes per side with lid closed. Get nice grill marks and a blackened crust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Rest<\/strong> for 2\u20133 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f 4. How to Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Portion<\/strong>: 1 swordfish steak per person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Plating<\/strong>: Lay steak over a bed of citrus rice or Asian slaw. Garnish with chopped herbs and a lime wedge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Optional: Drizzle with a little citrus-infused olive oil or mango-lime salsa for pop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83c\udf60 5. Sides to Pair It With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                1. Citrus Herb Rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Cook jasmine rice with veggie broth, lime zest, and chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Fluff and finish with a touch of olive oil and a squeeze of lime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  2. Charred Veggie Medley<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onions with olive oil and salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Roast at 425\u00b0F for 20 minutes or grill alongside the fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Bonus Side Option:<\/strong>
                    Asian Slaw<\/strong> \u2013 Cabbage, carrot, scallion tossed in sesame-lime vinaigrette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \ud83c\udf79 6. Drink Pairings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Alcoholic Pairings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    With Swamp Seasoning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Beer<\/em>: pFriem, Japanese Lager<\/strong> \u2013 clean and crisp to cut through the spice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Sake<\/em>: Shuho Junmai Daiginjo Cho-Karakuchi<\/strong> \u2013 elegant and dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      With Coffee BBQ:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Beer<\/em>: Mammoth Brewing Co, Golden Trout Kolsch<\/strong> \u2013 light but malty balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Sake<\/em>: Sakuragawa Dry Honjozo<\/strong> \u2013 savory and structured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        With Jamaican Jerk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        • Beer<\/em>: RoM Beer Co, Raspberry Lemonade Seltzer<\/strong> \u2013 fruity offset to spice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Sake<\/em>: Nigori No Jozen Junmai Ginjo<\/strong> \u2013 creamy and tropical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Non-Alcoholic Pairing:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Citrus-Mint Spritzer<\/strong> \u2013 Sparkling water, splash of orange juice, lime, and fresh mint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Pineapple Kombucha<\/strong> \u2013 adds tropical tartness that complements any spice profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            \ud83e\uddfe 7. Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Approx.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Calories<\/strong>: 360<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Protein<\/strong>: 42g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Fat<\/strong>: 18g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Carbs<\/strong>: 4g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Sugar<\/strong>: 1g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Fiber<\/strong>: 1g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Sodium<\/strong>: 540mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Note: Does not include sides.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              \ud83d\uded2 8. Printable Grocery List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              \ud83d\udfe2 Produce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              • 2 limes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Fresh cilantro or parsley (garnish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Optional: Zucchini, bell peppers, red onion (for veggie medley)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Optional: Cabbage, carrots, scallions (for slaw)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Optional: Fresh mint (for drink)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                \ud83c\udf57 Protein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                • 4 wild Baja swordfish steaks (about 1.5 lb total)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  \ud83e\uddc2 Pantry \/ Dry Goods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                  • Rub It In<\/em> Spice Blend (choose 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Jasmine rice or your favorite grain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Optional: Veggie broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    \ud83e\uddc8 Dairy (Optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                    • Butter (for brushing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                      \ud83c\udf79 Beverages (Optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                      • Beer, sake, kombucha, or citrus spritzer ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                        FRESH. LOCAL. LEGENDARY.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                        A bold, smoky, and juicy swordfish steak with a crisp blackened crust, kissed by Baja heat and finished with tropical brightness. Whether you\u2019re using Swamp Seasoning (herby heat), Coffee BBQ (earthy and rich), or Jamaican Jerk (spicy-sweet punch), this dish is built to win hearts and awards. \ud83c\udf74 1. Ingredients List (Serves 4) Protein & […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27833,"featured_media":471033,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[42,91,57,46],"class_list":["post-471030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-catalina-offshore-products","tag-cooking","tag-recipes","tag-seafood"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27833"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=471030"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":471042,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471030\/revisions\/471042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/471033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=471030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=471030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=471030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}