Swordfish has a mildly sweet flavor and a moist, meaty texture with moderately high-fat content. The flesh can range from white or ivory to pink or orange. The color variations do not reflect quality. All Swordfish turn beige in color after cooking.

Swordfish is a thick meaty fish, it is good prepared, baked or grilled, and many tuna recipes will work well with Swordfish. Swordfish can also be marinated before cooking or grilling and may also be cooked from a
frozen state.