Birthday Bliss with Balsamic Swordfish – A Little Shop Celebration

Name: Grilled Balsamic Swordfish with Capers & Mediterranean Sides
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 swordfish steaks (6 oz each); 2 Tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp Traditional Balsamic Vinegar; 2 Tbsp capers, drained; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup mozzarella pearls; 1/2 cup mixed olives; 2 Tbsp Basil Olive Oil; 1 Tbsp Oregano White Balsamic; Fresh chopped basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli couscous); 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp Garlic Olive Oil; Salt to taste; 1 bunch broccolini; 1 Tbsp Lemon Olive Oil; Crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Salt to taste

July 14, 2025

Grilled Balsamic Swordfish with Capers & Mediterranean Sides at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Birthday Bliss with Balsamic Swordfish

When your birthday dinner stars grilled swordfish and ingredients from The Little Shop of Olive Oils, you know it’s going to be unforgettable. Our good friend Stephanie created this Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece for Mike’s birthday, and every bite was packed with flavor, color, and heart. Some meals just feel like a celebration, and this Balsamic Swordfish is exactly that kind of dish. It’s fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor.

At the center of it all is perfectly grilled swordfish marinated in our Garlic Olive Oil, finished with a drizzle of Traditional Balsamic and a sprinkle of briny capers. The combination is simple, but it creates a beautiful balance of richness, brightness, and just a touch of saltiness that makes every bite stand out.

What makes this dish feel complete is the way everything comes together. A fresh tomato mozzarella salad, creamy couscous, and bright broccolini round it out into a full Mediterranean-inspired spread that feels colorful, balanced, and satisfying. It’s the kind of meal that feels like sunshine on a plate.

Want to recreate the magic? Here’s the full recipe so you can bring a little Little Shop flair to your next gathering!

Grilled Balsamic Swordfish with Capers & Mediterranean Sides

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Calories

580

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Swordfish

4 swordfish steaks (6 oz each)
2 Tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbsp capers, drained

For the Tomato Mozzarella Salad:

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mozzarella pearls
1/2 cup mixed olives
2 Tbsp Basil Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Oregano White Balsamic
Fresh chopped basil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Couscous:

1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli couscous)
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp Garlic Olive Oil
Salt to taste

For the Broccolini:

1 bunch broccolini
1 Tbsp Lemon Olive Oil
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste

Directions

Marinate swordfish in garlic olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for 10–15 minutes.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high and grill swordfish 4–5 minutes per side, drizzling with balsamic during the last minute and topping with capers.
Bring broth to a boil, add couscous, and simmer 10 minutes until tender; stir in Parmesan, garlic olive oil, and season to taste.
Toss tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives with basil olive oil, oregano white balsamic, fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
Blanch broccolini for 1–2 minutes, then sauté with lemon olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt for 2–3 minutes.
Plate swordfish with couscous, tomato salad, and broccolini, and drizzle with extra balsamic or olive oil if desired.