Cajun Swordfish Recipes

CAJUN SWORDFISH WITH QUICK, CREAMY REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, and capers; stir until well blended.
• In another small bowl, combine the paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Brush the swordfish with 1 tsp. of the oil. Spread equal amounts of the paprika mixture onto both sides of the swordfish and let sit for 10 minutes.
• In a large cast-iron or heavy-duty skillet, heat the remaining 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the swordfish and cook until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the swordfish and continue to cook until the fish is cooked through (cut into it to check) and the second side is well browned, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with the rémoulade sauce.

CAJUN-STYLE GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot grill.
• Brush the steaks with the oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Coat the steaks evenly on all sides with the spice mixture.
• Grill each steak for 5 minutes on one side, then carefully turn and grill for 5 minutes more or until done.

SWORDFISH CALABRIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the fish and stir enough to get it coated. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes. Remove fish from the marinade and pat dry.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion until golden, about 8 minutes, then add the fish. Brown the chunks of fish, about 1 minute per side; remove from the pan and set aside.
• Stir the flour into the skillet; cook and stir until lightly browned. Gradually stir in the white wine. Return the fish to the pan, and add the fava beans. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot.

CREAMY SWORDFISH ON NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle swordfish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. , In a large skillet, saute swordfish in oil for 5-6 minutes or until opaque. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl; keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth; add to the skillet. Stir in the cheeses. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the fish, vegetables and remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Drain noodles; top with swordfish mixture.

CAJUN SWORDFISH WITH ROASTED TOMATO BUTTER

Steps:

• For the crust mixture: Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, chili powder, salt and pepper in a wide shallow bowl.
• For the tomato butter: In a large skillet over high heat, char the tomatoes on all sides until skins are black and begin to blister. Remove from pan and transfer to sauce pan. In the skillet, brown the onions with olive oil. Add the onions, shrimp stock, and sugar to the sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and reduce by half. Add heavy cream and reduce by half again. Whisk in butter, one tablespoon at a time, up to 6 tbsp (reserve 2 for later). Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to pan, season with salt and pepper to taste, and keep warm (careful not to break the sauce). Recommend warming up just before fish is ready.
• Preheat over to 400 degrees.
• Heat canola oil over high heat in a large ovenproof saute pan.
• Dredge fish in crust mixture. Place fish in saute pan and cook for 2 minutes, until a crust forms on the fish. Turn fish over, add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 3-6 minutes, or until fish is opaque throughout (baking time will depend on thickness of filets).
• Serve fish with sauce on top. Garnish with chives.

CAJUN SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Coat both sides of swordfish with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with cajun seasoning.
• Place fish on broiler pan, pre-coated with more cooking spray.
• Broil 6 minutes on each side or until flaky with fork.
• While fish broils, combine mayo 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning, relish and lemon juice.
• Serve beside fish.
• Best Served with sauted zuccinni.