What temperature should Swordfish be cooked to? Grill swordfish about 5 minutes per side. To be extra sure the swordfish is safe to eat, you may also want to use a thermometer to test for doneness. To kill any harmful bacteria, the internal swordfish temperature you're looking for is at least 145°.

How do you know when swordfish is cooked?

Insert the tines of a fork into the thickest portion of the fish at a 45° angle. Gently twist the fork and pull up some of the fish. If it flakes easily, without resistance, the fish is done.

Does swordfish need to be fully cooked?

Overcooking is deadly for any fish, but for swordfish it's particularly heinous. ... Unlike, say, salmon, which doesn't dry out as much as it cooks, swordfish needs to be served medium well, to the point where it is just cooked through but still juicy.