Sicilian swordfish with olives and capers (Pesce spada alla siciliana)

Main Dish 35 minutes 4 servings
Nutrition / servings
445kcal
37gProtein
13gCarbs
27gFat
Ingredients
  • For the fish
  • 1.54 lb (700 g) swordfish
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • For the sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 10.58 oz (300 g) cherry tomato
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2.82 oz (80 g) green olives
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1.69 US fl oz (50 ml) dry white wine
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp parsley leaves
Description

1. Soak the raisins in lukewarm water for 10 minutes, halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the green olives.

2. In a large frying pan, fry the sliced garlic and pine nuts in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 1-2 minutes until the pine nuts are golden.

3. Add the tomatoes, capers, olives and drained raisins, pour in the white wine, sprinkle with oregano and cook for 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.

4. Meanwhile pat the swordfish steaks dry, season with salt and pepper and sear them in the remaining oil in another pan for 2 minutes per side until browned.

5. Lay the fish in the sauce, cover and cook together for 3-4 minutes so it takes on the flavours without drying out.

6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with fresh bread or couscous.

Tip: Swordfish dries out easily: as soon as the centre is no longer translucent, take it off the heat - the warmth of the sauce will finish the cooking.

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