Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds swordfish steaks, about 1-inch thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh fennel fronds
  • Lemon wedges, for serving