So-fish-ticated Swordfish Nuggets

So my mom works in the seafood department at Publix and she is always trying new recipes with fish, however this time, it was my turn! She recently sent over some raw swordfish nuggets and told me to give them a try. Turns out these little guys are super easy to cook and they are a hit in my family now. You can easily find swordfish at your local Publix grocery store (if it is not available that day, I know you can have the fish ordered and it will arrive in a couple of days) and I believe I have seen them at our local Whole Foods as well. For this recipe, all you need is some seasoning commonly found in most pantries and an air fryer and you’re good to go! I’m not going to lie, I was a bit intimidated by this fish because it’s not a common one you see cooked frequently, but trust me you will not be disappointed.

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs swordfish nuggets
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• lemon to squeeze over nuggets once finished (optional)
• 1 tsp of parsley for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse your swordfish nuggets.
2. Grab a bowl and place the nuggets in the bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
3. In a seperate small bowl, combine all the dry spices.
4. Sprinkle seasoning over swordfish in the bowl.
5. Toss well to combine and so that all the swordfish is evenly coated.
6. Place the swordfish in your air fryer and set to 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
   • Do not stack the swordfish in the air fryer. I find myself making 2 seperate batches to ensure they all come out crispy.
7. Once finished remove swordfish from air fryer.
8. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with lemon.
9. Enjoy!

Note: The lemon juice is completely optional, but it does give the fish a nice vibrant taste so I highly recommend it.

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