Pesce spada alla siciliana (swordfish with capers, olives and tomatoes) – Sicilia
Recipe Type: Main Course (Secondo)
Cuisine: Sicilia
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Serves: 4
Today swordfish are reducing in numbers so if swordfish is not available or you prefer to use something more sustainable, try monkfish. The taste is different but they share a meaty texture and a delicate flavour.
Ingredients
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- 30 mls (2 tablespoons) extra-virgin [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-o/#go-olive-oil” target=”_blank”]olive oil[/url]
- 25 grams (3 tablespoons) salted [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-c/#go-CAPER” target=”_blank”]capers[/url], soaked in warm water for 20 minutes and drained
- 75 grams (about 18 large) green [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-o/#go-olive” target=”_blank”]olives[/url], pitted
- 2 [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-c/#go-CELERY” target=”_blank”]celery[/url] ribs, rinsed, ends removed and finely sliced
- 10 mls (2 teaspoons) [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-v/#go-vinegar” target=”_blank”]vinegar[/url]
- 350 grams [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-t/#go-cherry-tomato-fresh” target=”_blank”]cherry tomatoes[/url], rinsed and halved or [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-t/#go-pelatti-tomato” target=”_blank”]whole tomatoes[/url], peeled, seeded and chopped [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/technique/vegetable-preparation/how-to-remove-the-skin-and-seed-from-tomatoes/” target=”_blank”](see method here for fresh tomatoes[/url])
- 600 grams [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-f/#go-swordfish” target=”_blank”]swordfish[/url], cut into 4 steaks
- [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-s/#go-Salt” target=”_blank”]Sea salt[/url]
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl around the pan. Mix together the capers, olives, celery, vinegar and tomatoes in a bowl.
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- Add the mixture to a frying pan and fry for 2 minutes.
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- Add 60 mls of water (1/4 cup) to the pan and cook for 30 minutes, topping up the water as needed. Taste to see if salt is needed.
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- Add the swordfish to the mixture and cook for 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the cut).
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- Flip over and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through. Be careful not to let the fat escape as the swordfish will dry out. Serve the swordfish with the sauce on top.
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