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Seared Swordfish with a Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce

Here's how you make Seared Swordfish with a Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 8-12m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Fish:
  • 4 swordfish fillets (between 4-6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (to saute)
  • Tomato Pine Nut Topping:
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, rough chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (more or less, depending on your taste)
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Garnish (optional): feta cheese, crumbled, lemon wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Fish ... Remove the fish from the refrigerator to take the chill off; then, season generously with salt and pepper.

  • Step 2: Saute ... Bring a heavy pan (cast iron works great) but, any heavy pan will work, to medium high to high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the swordfish on the first side, about 4 minutes, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. You want the swordfish opaque, but NOT over cooked. It should be firm to the touch. It doesn't take long, so keep an eye on them. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.

  • Step 3: Tomato and Pine Nut Topping ... As the fish cooks, make the topping. Add the olive oil to a non-stick pan and bring to medium high heat. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and saute until the tomatoes begin to soften and break down (3-5 minutes). Then, add the capers, pine nuts, lemon juice (start with 1 teaspoon; you an always add more), season again with salt and pepper if necessary. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil.

  • Step 4: Serve ... Top your platter of fish with the sauce; and, garnish with a few crumbles of Feta cheese if you want. ENJOY! Add lemon wedges to the platter so each person can squeeze a little extra lemon on their fish.


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