Swordfish with Olive Salsa and Beautour Reserve Red Blend

A little zesty, a little spicy, and oh so satisfying, our swordfish with olive salsa recipe brings the delicious quality of your favorite Mediterranean restaurant to your patio. Grill, sip, and enjoy – it’s easy!   

Beaulieu Vineyard Beautour Reserve Red Blend 

Cherry, cassis, black licorice, and warm sandalwood aromas rise from the glass. Dark chocolate-covered blueberry, boysenberry, and juicy ripe plum flavors are buoyed by an undercurrent of fresh white tea. Bright and upbeat, this richly textured wine is satisfyingly sweet and peppery with gingerbread spice on its finish.  

Swordfish with Olive Salsa 

Serves 4

Swordfish Ingredients 

4, 6 oz swordfish steaks

Salt 

Freshly ground pepper 

Olive oil 

Olive Salsa Ingredients 

1 leek, halved and thinly sliced 

Red pepper flakes 

1 lemon, zested and juiced 

½ cup Castelvetrano olives, chopped 

⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro  

1 garlic clove, minced 

¼ cup capers, chopped 

2 Tbsp olive oil 

Method 

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Cook leeks with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes until caramelized. Place in a bowl; set aside. Place all remaining ingredients in a bowl; stir together. Add leeks; toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. 

Heat grill on high. Oil grates. Drizzle fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill fish 4–6 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness.  

Place fish on a platter and garnish with additional fresh herbs. Serve with olive salsa and rice or crusty bread. 

Q & A 

Q: What Beaulieu Vineyard wine pairs best with swordfish and olive salsa? 

A: Beaulieu Vineyard Beautour Reserve Red Blend. Red wine and fish? Yes! This medium-bodied Red Blend can hold its own with the rich, smoky flavors of the grilled swordfish while the juicy fruit and fresh acidity sing with the bright, briny olives, lemons, and fresh herbs. 

Q: What does Beaulieu Vineyard Beautour Reserve Red Blend taste like? 

A: Beaulieu Vineyard Beautour Reserve Red Blend offers dark chocolate-covered blueberry, boysenberry, and juicy ripe plum flavors buoyed by an undercurrent of fresh white tea. It’s bright, upbeat, and satisfyingly sweet and peppery with gingerbread spice on the finish.  

Q: Where is Beaulieu Vineyard Beautour Reserve Red Blend grown? 

A: Our Beautour Reserve Red Blend features Cabernet Sauvignon from our Hewitt Vineyard in Rutherford and Cabernet Franc from Steinhauer Ranch on Howell Mountain, as well as Merlot and Petit Verdot from a premier vineyard location in Yountville. The result is a balance of structure and elegance from the steep mountain sites, and a rich plush mouthfeel from the valley fruit. 

Q: What does “Beautour” mean? 

A: Beautour means “beautiful journey.” The name pays homage to the day our founders, Georges and Fernande de Latour, traveled to Rutherford and first laid eyes on the land that would become Beaulieu Vineyard Ranch No. 1, our home vineyard. 

Q: How can I tell when grilled swordfish is done? 

A: When it’s ready to eat, grilled swordfish will feel firm to the touch and flake easily with a fork. It will look opaque, or very light tan, throughout and have a temperature at its center of 130°F (medium-rare)–145°F (well-done). 

Q: What are Castelvetrano olives? 

A: Castelvetrano olives are bright green orbs with a uniquely mild, sweet, buttery flavor and a crisp-meaty texture. They’re made with a special curing process that doesn’t result in the salty, pungent flavor that traditionally brined olives can have. This process also helps them retain their fresh, tender crunch.