Olive Oil-Poached Swordfish With Oven-Dried Tomatoe

Name: Olive Oil-Poached Swordfish With Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Eggplant, And Black Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oven-dried tomatoes:; 6 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; Red-wine reduction:; 1 Spanish onion, chopped coarse; 1 carrot, chopped coarse; 1 celery rib, chopped coarse; 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped coarse; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 750-ml bottle red Burgundy; 2 cups Ruby port; 1 cup chicken broth; For artichoke bottoms:; 3 large artichokes; 3 lemon halves; For fish:; 4 cups 1/2-inch diced peeled eggplant; 2 cups olive oil for poaching, plus 7 tablespoons; 3 artichoke bottoms; 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives and parsley; 1 1/2 cups oven-dried tomatoes; 4 5-ounce pieces swordfish steak (about 3/4-inch thick), skin removed; 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut into wedges; 1/2 cup red-wine reduction; Make the tomatoes:; Preheat oven to 250.; Arrange tomato slices on a metal rack set in a large shallow baking pan. Drizzle tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange thyme on tomatoes and bake in middle of oven 2 1/2 to 3 h…; Make red-wine reduction:

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This Olive Oil-Poached Swordfish With Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Eggplant, And Black Olives relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as oven-dried tomatoes:, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs and red-wine reduction:. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 2205 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

Oven-dried tomatoes:
6 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 fresh thyme sprigs
Red-wine reduction:
1 Spanish onion, chopped coarse
1 carrot, chopped coarse
1 celery rib, chopped coarse
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped coarse
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 750-ml bottle red Burgundy
2 cups Ruby port
1 cup chicken broth
For artichoke bottoms:
3 large artichokes
3 lemon halves
For fish:
4 cups 1/2-inch diced peeled eggplant
2 cups olive oil for poaching, plus 7 tablespoons
3 artichoke bottoms
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives and parsley
1 1/2 cups oven-dried tomatoes
4 5-ounce pieces swordfish steak (about 3/4-inch thick), skin removed
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut into wedges
1/2 cup red-wine reduction
Make the tomatoes:
Preheat oven to 250.
Arrange tomato slices on a metal rack set in a large shallow baking pan. Drizzle tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange thyme on tomatoes and bake in middle of oven 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until tomatoes are slightly firm and dry. (May be made 3 days ahead and kept chilled in airtight container.)
Make red-wine reduction:
In a saucepan, cook onion, carrot, celery, apple, and garlic in oil over moderate heat until pale golden. Add Burgundy and Port and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, 2 hours. Pour mixture through a sieve into a small saucepan and add broth. Simmer mixture until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 1 hour.

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Make artichoke bottoms:
2
Break off and discard stems of artichokes. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to the base and remove several more layers of leaves in the same manner until pale inner leaves are reached. Trim bases, sides, and inner leaves with a very sharp stainless steel knife. Scoop out chokes with a spoon and rub cut surfaces with 1 lemon half. Drop bottoms into a bowl of cold water acidulated with juice of another lemon half.
3
Fill a saucepan two-thirds fill of cold salted water. Add juice of remaining lemon half and bring liquid to a boil. Add artichokes and boil 15 minutes, or until just tender.
4
Drain in a colander.
5
Make fish:
6
In a colander sprinkle eggplant generously with salt and let stand 1 hour. Rinse eggplant and drain well. In a skillet heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook eggplant, stirring occasionally and adding a few tablespoons water if eggplant begins to stick, until very tender, about 20 minutes. Season eggplant with salt and pepper and keep warm, covered.
7
Cut artichoke bottoms into thin slices and arrange in one layer on a tray or in a shallow baking pan. Brush artichokes with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chopped herbs; salt and pepper to taste.
8
In a small saucepan warm tomatoes over moderate heat until just warmed and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.
9
Season swordfish with salt and pepper. In a heavy 10-inch skillet heat about 2 cups oil (1-inch deep in skillet) over low heat until just warm to the touch (180 F). Poach fish covered in warm oil 3 minutes; turn with tongs. Poach 3 minutes more, until just cooked through. Transfer to a tray and top with dried tomatoes.
10
Divide artichokes among 4 plates, mound eggplant in center of circles and top with fish. Scatter with olives and remaining tomatoes; spoon reduction around along with last of oil. Sprinkle plate with remaining herbs.

2205

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oven-dried tomatoes:, 6 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Olive Oil-Poached Swordfish With Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Eggplant, And Black Olives falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
2205 kcal
Category
Seafood

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