Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks

[shrews824]

Got some swordfish steaks and decided to try them on my Smokin It Model #2 smoker.

Brined for about 20 hours in a brown sugar and salt water solution

Rinsed, patted dry, rubbed with vegetable oil, added an all-purpose spice.

Smoked at 225 for 1 hour 10 minutes with Cherry wood chunks.  Internal temp hit 145.

Turned out pretty decent.  The thicker parts of the steak were perfect.  Thinner parts were a touch dry. 

I'll search for other recipes and try to refined the swordfish.

Do you guys/gals have a great smoked swordfish recipe?

 

[SuperDave]

Maybe try cold smoking them and finishing with a sear on the grill?

 

[shrews824]

Maybe try cold smoking them and finishing with a sear on the grill?

I think I should have cut my time back about 20 minutes or so.  I'll give them another shot sometime.  I'd really like to get this one down pat.

 

[JustChillin]

I cook swordfish to 130 and I prefer a sear on the outside. It is an easy fish (just like tuna) to overcook.

 

[shrews824]

I cook swordfish to 130 and I prefer a sear on the outside. It is an easy fish (just like tuna) to overcook.

I'm definitely going to pull back on the time next time that's for sure.

 

[40 caliber]

I have had great luck pulling from the smoker 10 degrees early and searing to temp