Sauteed Swordfish With Niçoise Vinaigrette Recipes

SAUTEED SWORDFISH WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Quarter fennel and cut awaytough base. Slice quarters thin.
• Using a small saute pan, nonstick if possible, heat one tablespoon olive oil and add the fennel, garlic and ginger. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, over moderate heat until the fennel is tender (about 10 minutes). Remove to a heated plate and keep warm.
• Add remaining tablespoon oil. Season swordfish with salt and pepper and cook on both sides until lightly browned and cooked to desired degree.
• Cut the steak in half. Place each half on an individual plate with the sauteed fennel on the side. Garnish with lemon and serve.

GRILLED SWORDFISH "NICOISE" SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil then season with a tablespoon of salt. Add the beans and cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes or until just crisp tender. Drain and immediately plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking. Let sit in the ice water for a few minutes, and then drain well.
• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and season with 1 tablespoon of salt and cook until almost cooked through (a knife or skewer inserted into the center goes in with a little resistance). Drain well and place on a baking sheet to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, slice potatoes lengthwise, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill, cut side down and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turn over and grill until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Place cooked beans, grilled potatoes, tomatoes, and onions, in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Cover and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the swordfish.
• Add swordfish cubes to salad, toss to combine, and divide among 4 plates. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon torn parsley.
• Heat grill to high.
• Combine spices and salt and pepper in a bowl. Brush both sides of swordfish with oil and season with a little salt. Rub 1 side of each steak with 1/4 of the spice mixture. Place swordfish on the grill, spice side down and cook until slightly charred and a crust has formed, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the fish over and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes. Dice swordfish into bite-size pieces.
• Whisk together vinegar, honey, garlic and anchovy paste and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and set aside.

SWORDFISH NIçOISE

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle the garlic with a generous pinch of salt; finely mince and place in a large shallow bowl with the vinegar. Slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly to make a vinaigrette. Season with pepper.
• 2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Drain. Slice the potatoes and place in a bowl. Layer the green beans atop the potatoes, followed by the red pepper, onion, olives, capers, and slivered fresh basil. Do not toss this salad until serving time.
• 3. Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the fish; coat well. Let rest 15 minutes.
• 4. Place the fish on a lightly oiled broiler pan, 4 inches from the heat source, and broil for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn carefully and broil 4 minutes on the other side. Remove to the center of a platter.
• 5. Gently toss the salad from underneath and surround the swordfish. Sprinkle the chopped egg on top. Grind some pepper over all and garnish with chopped parsley.

SWORDFISH NICOISE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the swordfish steak with one tablespoon olive oil, thyme and rosemary. Marinate at room temperature for an hour.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a frying pan. Soften the shallot with the garlic. Add the olives, anchovies, capers and tomatoes. Add the wine, bring to boil, turn down heat, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler.
• Broil the swordfish steak until medium rare, about four to six minutes on each side. Place on individual plates and put the sauce on top. Serve immediately.

SWORDFISH WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette: whirl first four vinaigrette ingredients in the container of a food processor or a blender until smooth.
• Add the oil in very slowly until fully incorporated.
• Season to taste with black pepper.
• For the fish: heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
• Cook about 4 minutes on each side or until completely done.
• To serve, transfer cooked fish to a warm plate and top with a little of the vinaigrette.

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.

SWORDFISH NIçOISE RECIPE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the garlic with a generous pinch of salt; finely mince and place in a large shallow bowl with the vinegar. Slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly to make a vinaigrette. Season with pepper. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes; drain, slice and place in a bowl. Layer the green beans atop the potatoes, followed by the red pepper, onion, olives, capers and fresh basil. Don't toss this salad until serving time. Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, combine the remaining olive oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the swordfish and coat well. Let rest 15 minutes. Place the fish on a lightly oiled broiler pan, 4 inches from the heat source, and broil for 4 minutes on the first side. Turn carefully and broil 4 minutes on the other side. Remove to the center of a platter. Gently toss the salad from underneath and surround the swordfish. Sprinkle chopped egg on top. Grind some pepper over all and garnish with chopped parsley. This recipe yields 4 servings. Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 576 calories, 28g carbohydrates, 39g protein, 34g fat, 119mg cholesterol.