Sicilian-Style Swordfish Recipe

Name: Sicilian-Style Swordfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons salted capers, well rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine, preferably Sicilian; crushed red pepper to taste; 4 x 6 ounces swordfish steaks; salt and pepper to taste; Basil, roughly torn for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons salted capers, well rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine, preferably Sicilian
crushed red pepper to taste
4 x 6 ounces swordfish steaks
salt and pepper to taste
Basil, roughly torn for garnish

1
In a large skillet (one wide enough to hold swordfish in a single layer), heat oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Add sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, wine and generous pinch red pepper flakes; stir together. Transfer to bowl.
4
Lightly season swordfish with salt and pepper; in a single layer, place fish in skillet.
5
Return skillet to medium-high heat, cover and cook for 3 minutes per side.
6
When swordfish is cooked through and browned, cover with sauce and warm.
7
Sprinkle roughly torn basil and serve. This dish can also be served room temperature.

556

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sicilian-Style Swordfish 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.

Sicilian-Style Swordfish

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