Swordfish alla Siciliana

Swordfish alla Siciliana

Thick swordfish steaks topped with a vibrant mixture of tomatoes, olives, capers, and fresh herbs, creating a bright Mediterranean classic.

⏱ 30 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 20 min cookMediumServes 4Italian

Ingredients

  • •4 swordfish steaks (6 oz each)
  • •3 tablespoons olive oil
  • •1 pound fresh tomatoes, diced
  • •1/2 cup green olives, pitted and halved
  • •3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • •2 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • •2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • •2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • •1/2 teaspoon salt
  • •1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4Add diced tomatoes, olives, and capers to the skillet, stirring gently and cooking for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in parsley, basil, and lemon juice, then simmer for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  6. 6Spoon the tomato mixture over the swordfish steaks and serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra basil.

💡 Swordfish is lean enough to dry quickly. Sear or grill until just opaque, then let the tomato-olive sauce finish the plate rather than the fish.

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