Atlantic Swordfish

Atlantic Swordfish is unloaded up and down the Atlantic Coast as the boats follow these highly migratory fish. During the Winter Months these fish, and the boats, have moved South and the supply is very limited for Red's Best New England. Meaty texture and mild flavor. An American dining tradition.

One portion of swordfish is an 8 oz. steak.

$9.95

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Carbs

30%

Fats

70%

Protein

Estimated
Glycemic Load

250

Typical target total is 1.4/day or less

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Omega 3
centigrams/serving

200

Typical target total is 100/day or less

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Preparation

Methods
Perfect grilling fish. Also try sautéing.

Style
Steak-like. User friendly - Doesn’t fall apart.

Suggestions
Likes to be marinated. Should be cooked through. Try pairing with really flavorful foods. Will stand up to a lot of different flavors.

Basics
Season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Put on hot, greased grill for 12 minutes per inch, flipping half way through. Serve with anything.

Species

Atlantic Swordfish (Xiphias gladius, a.k.a. Broadbill, Espada, and Emperado) follow the baitfish up and down the gulf stream, which runs along the continental shelf. The amount of swordfish landed in the United States has steadily dropped over the last two decades, and the population is now even 5% above the Federal target levels. Swordfish are not known to be farmed in captivity (no aquaculture).

An Atlantic Swordfish can live more than nine years and weigh over 1500 lbs. Females grow faster than males. They eat groundfish like flounder and invertebrates like squid. They are top predators, but sometimes young ones can be preyed upon by sharks.

Fishery Stats

Year	USA in Tonnes	USA in Lbs.	Fishermen $	Lbs. Landed in MA	Lbs. Landed in FL
2009	3,685.2	8,124,341	17,574,372	639,572	838,119
2008	3,392.5	7,479,025	16,045,948	306,490	791,415
2007	3,578.4	7,888,960	19,501,483	112,420	771,566
2006	2,711.1	5,976,978	13,460,982	46,133	409,155
2005	3,021.7	6,661,740	16,365,384	65,586	552,523
2004	2,741.7	6,044,363	13,701,362	278,461	508,863
2003	4,142.1	9,131,702	18,100,403	920,150	724,977
2002	3,941.2	8,688,817	16,986,429	1,067,287	708,127
2001	4,266.2	9,405,323	19,839,064	363,195	545,057
2000	8,011.1	17,661,210	37,913,267	1,279,967	1,262,068

Origin

Boats chase the fish up and down the coast and will land them in the most convenient port. The logistics of the seafood industry on the East Coast is truly amazing, allowing beautiful fresh caught Atlantic Swordfish to be distributed to all major distribution centers no matter where the fish are caught.