Once you sink your teeth into a juicy, charred steak, you'll discover ... earthy cumin and garlic in the marinade — all it's missing is that classic smoky, charcoal flavor.

Build a charcoal fire under a grill and let the flames die out. Season the swordfish with salt and pepper, to taste, and brush lightly on both sides with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.

To help demystify which cuts of steak shouldn't and should be marinated, I'm leaning on my nearly two decades of experience ...