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Shutome — Swordfish

Hawaiian Fish

Shutome (Xiphias gladius) is the Hawaiian broadbill swordfish — caught in deep-water longline fishing. Firm, dense, pale to pinkish flesh that browns when cooked. Excellent grilled (cut 3/4 inch thick, cook slightly past rare — unlike ʻahi, swordfish needs to be cooked through but not overcooked). A versatile restaurant fish that takes well to marinades, grilling, and pan-searing.

1. EXCEPTIONAL: Fresh swordfish steak grilled over kiawe, cooked to just opaque throughout. Firm, moist, mildly sweet.

EXCEPTIONAL: Fresh swordfish steak grilled over kiawe, cooked to just opaque throughout. Firm, moist, mildly sweet.

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