Best 6 Seared Swordfish With Caper Onion Sauce Recipes

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Seared swordfish is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of swordfish with a piquant caper onion sauce. This recipe offers a simple yet sophisticated meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. With its tender flaky texture and slightly sweet flavor, swordfish pairs wonderfully with the savory caper onion sauce. The sauce is made with a combination of capers, onions, white wine, and butter, creating a rich and flavorful topping that complements the fish perfectly. This recipe promises to deliver a memorable culinary experience that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH WITH CREAMY DIJON-CAPER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Pan-Seared Swordfish with Creamy Dijon-Caper Sauce Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by GratefulSea

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks, about 0.75-inch thick
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
12-ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook fish until golden brown and the thickest part of the fish registers 140°F, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter and tent loosely with foil. Add shallot to now-empty skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche, mustard, and capers and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top fish with sauce, sprinkle with tarragon, and serve.

PAN SEARED PEPPERED SWORDFISH WITH RED ONION CITRUS SALSA



Pan Seared Peppered Swordfish with Red Onion Citrus Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 8-ounce swordfish steaks, about 1 inch thick
Freshly ground black pepper
1 orange, peeled and cut into slices
1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Rub the pepper into the swordfish steaks and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the orange slices, onion, cilantro and olive oil in a bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the swordfish steaks and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve the fish with the salsa.

SWORDFISH A LA SICILIANA



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Sweet raisins, sour olives and piquant capers conspire to make this a memorable main dish.

Provided by Dan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces raisins
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ pound ripe tomatoes, diced
10 green olives, pitted and minced
2 ounces pine nuts
¼ cup capers
2 pounds swordfish steaks
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in raisins, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts and capers. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Place in a lightly oiled baking dish and cover with the cooked sauce. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until steaks are firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 453.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SWORDFISH WITH SICILIAN OREGANO-CAPER SAUCE



Swordfish with Sicilian Oregano-Caper Sauce image

The hearty, meaty nature of a swordfish steak makes it ideal for grilling. Its mildly sweet flavor is complemented here by a lively herbed sauce. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Grilling: 125+ Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, preferably salt-packed, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Sicilian
1 small peperoncino, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 swordfish steaks (each 8 ounces and 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Stir together garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, capers, oregano, and peperoncino in a small bowl. Let stand at least 10 minutes and up to 2 hours. Just before serving, add thyme and mint; stir to combine. Gradually add oil, stirring to combine; season with salt.
  • Heat grill to medium. Lightly brush grates with oil. Season fish with salt and pepper and grill until marked, then turn and cook 2 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. (Or cook in a grill basket brushed with oil.) Transfer to plates, top with oregano-caper sauce, and serve with lemon wedges.

SEARED SWORDFISH WITH CAPER-ONION SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Onion     Side     Kosher     Swordfish     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 medium yellow onion, thickly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons capers, drained
4 8-ounce swordfish steaks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add the capers and sauté until the onions are just barely translucent, about 2 minutes. (Be careful when you add the capers; they may spit in the hot oil.) Push the vegetables to the side of the pan with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle both sides of each swordfish steak with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Lay the swordfish in the middle of the frying pan, leaving the onions pushed to the side. Cook the swordfish for 2 minutes. While the swordfish cooks, stir the vegetable mixture to prevent it from burning. Reduce the temperature to medium and flip the swordfish. Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of the swordfish. Cook the swordfish for 1 1/2 more minutes, or to desired level of doneness. For medium rare, a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the swordfish will read 145˚F. For medium to well done, cook the fish to 155˚F. or higher. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the swordfish to a serving platter, leaving the onion mixture in the pan.
  • Add the garlic, lemon juice, white wine, sugar, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the onion mixture and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce the liquid to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the basil, and whisk in the butter until it melts.
  • Spoon the sauce over the swordfish and serve.

PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND CAPERS



Pan-Seared Swordfish with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers image

Categories     Bread     Sauce     Olive     Tomato     Side     Swordfish     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds swordfish, in 1 piece
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 small dried chiles or a large pinch of hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 cup black or green olives, preferably not canned
4 cups (about one 28-ounce can) chopped tomatoes with their juice
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a deep skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish and brown it well, rotating and turning it as necessary and sprinkling it with salt and pepper; the process should take less than 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the fish.
  • Turn the heat to medium and add the garlic, capers, chiles, and olives. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about a minute; add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Gently slide the fish into the sauce and cook, turning once, until it is tender, about 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary, then garnish and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest swordfish possible. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a mild, briny smell. Avoid fish that is slimy or has a strong odor.
  • Sear the swordfish over high heat to create a crispy crust. This will help to keep the fish moist and flavorful. Sear the fish for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown.
  • Make sure the caper-onion sauce is hot before serving. This will help to melt the butter and create a smooth, creamy sauce.
  • Serve the seared swordfish with the caper-onion sauce immediately. The fish is best when it is hot and flaky.

Conclusion:

Seared swordfish with caper-onion sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The swordfish is cooked to perfection and the caper-onion sauce is the perfect complement to the fish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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