Craving a delicious and healthy dish that combines the flavors of the sea and the garden? Look no further than swordfish steaks with asparagus and frisée salad. This delectable seafood entrée is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. The swordfish, known for its firm and meaty texture, is grilled to perfection and infused with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. The asparagus, with its vibrant green color and slightly sweet flavor, is roasted until tender-crisp, adding a pop of color and crunch to the dish. The frisée salad, with its slightly bitter and peppery notes, provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the swordfish and asparagus.
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GRILLED SWORDFISH
This grilled swordfish is marinated in lemon, garlic, olive oil and herbs, then seared on the grill until golden brown. The absolute best way to prepare swordfish, this dinner is easy yet elegant.
Provided by Sara Welch
Categories Main
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable bag. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic to the marinade and stir.
- Add the swordfish to the marinade.
- Cover the bowl or seal the bag, then marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Remove the swordfish from the marinade and scrape off any excess bits of herbs or garlic (otherwise they could burn on the grill!).
- Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Add the swordfish steaks and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until swordfish is opaque throughout.
- Brush the reserved marinade over the fish, then serve immediately, with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 606 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DOREEN'S ASIAN-INSPIRED SWORDFISH STEAKS
This is a delicious, easy way to grill fish....another family favorite! An Asian-style marinade goes perfectly with swordfish.
Provided by DOREENB
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 4h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, sherry, ginger root, and garlic in a medium bowl. Fill a large resealable bag with the mixture. Place swordfish steaks into the bag and shake to coat. Place bag in the refrigerator, and allow the steaks to marinate, at least 4 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Grill swordfish steaks until the they flake easily and are opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 872.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED SWORDFISH SALAD
This is a Caribbean island version of sweet and sour, and a very nice dish for a hot summer night. The contrasting flavors of the salad and the fish go off like fireworks in your mouth.
Provided by paul r.
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
- Lightly brush the swordfish steaks and mango slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Cook the swordfish steaks on preheated grill until lightly browned on both sides, turning once, 5 to 7 minutes per side. After turning, arrange mangos slices over the steaks, and cook 5 minutes more.
- Toss the spinach, tomatoes, and kumquats together in a bowl. Whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over the spinach mixture and toss to coat evenly. To serve, divide the salad among 4 serving plates, and top with swordfish and mangoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 270.8 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
GRILLED MARINATED SWORDFISH STEAKS
Swordfish, with its firm, lean flesh, is an ideal candidate for grilling. It's not as forgiving as some fatty fish, like tuna and black sea bass, so proceed with caution. If you remove the fish from the fire when the center is still slightly pink, by the time it gets to the table it should be cooked through. A quick marinade of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander and cumin pairs beautifully with the meatiness of the fish, but do not marinate for more than 10 to 15 minutes, or the acid will break down the flesh and leave it mushy (or the flavor will overpower the fish). If you don't have a grill, this works equally well in a broiler. Serve this alongside a colorful pile of Pierre Franey's green bean and tomato salad. It's a summer meal you'll never forget. (Swordfish is on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's seafood watch list, but you can find sustainable options here.)
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a charcoal grill or broiler, or heat a grill pan.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Place oil in a flat dish, and add soy sauce, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander, cumin, lemon rind and pepper flakes. Blend well. Place fish steaks in marinade, coat well on both sides, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
- If the swordfish is to be cooked on a grill (or grill pan), place fish on grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 minutes more. Cook longer if desired. If it is to be cooked under a broiler, place fish on a rack and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with a string bean salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SWORDFISH MILANESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 26m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the panko in a pie dish. In another pie dish, beat the eggs to blend. Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap. Place 2 swordfish steaks on plastic wrap, about 2 inches apart. Place another sheet of plastic wrap over the steaks. Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a heavy rolling pin, gently flatten the swordfish steaks to 1/4-inch thick. Remove top plastic wrap and sprinkle the swordfish with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside the swordfish steaks and flatten and season remaining 2 steaks, using the plastic wrap to help again. Dip each steak into the egg, then the panko, coating completely and patting to adhere.
- Working in batches, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoon of light olive oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place 2 coated swordfish steaks in pan and cook until brown and crisp and just cooked through in the middle, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cooling rack set on a baking sheet and lightly tent with foil to keep warm (do not seal with foil or the breading will become soggy). Repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil, and 2 swordfish steaks.
- Whisk the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to blend. Add the arugula and watercress, and toss lightly to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the swordfish steaks to plates. Top with the salad and serve.
CAESAR-ROASTED SWORDFISH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. (Be sure your oven is very clean.) Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- For the Caesar sauce, place the garlic, parsley, anchovy paste, and mustard in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the garlic is minced. Add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse to make a smooth sauce.
- Place the swordfish steaks on the pan and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside one third of the sauce to serve with the cooked fish. Spread the fish on one side with half the remaining sauce, turn the fish, and spread the remaining sauce on the second side. Sprinkle with the scallions and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
- Roast the fish for 10 to 12 minutes, until the center is just barely cooked. Cover the fish with aluminum foil and allow to rest on the pan for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small saute pan until very hot, add the capers, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until they start to pop and are a little crisp. Serve the swordfish hot with the lemon wedges, frizzled capers, and the reserved Caesar sauce.
HERB-MARINATED SWORDFISH
Swordfish steaks are meaty in texture yet delicate in flavor and best when cooked to medium, so that the flesh is firm but still juicy. (Like many proteins, it can get tough if overcooked.) Rather than marinating in advance, here the fish is marinated after cooking: Cooked in a skillet until golden, the steaks are then left to soak up a piquant pan sauce while warm. The sauce imparts the punchy flavors of briny capers and citrus, while the olive oil keeps the steaks moist. Serve with a simple salad or with crusty bread for sopping up the juices.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low. Rub 1 tablespoon of the oil all over the swordfish and season with salt. Add to skillet and cook until golden underneath, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden underneath and medium throughout (flesh should be opaque, firm and flaky), about 5 minutes longer. Transfer fish to a shallow baking dish.
- To the skillet, add the remaining oil and the capers, and cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until capers are sizzling vigorously but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in caper brine, lemon juice, pepper, parsley and chives. Pour the caper-herb oil over the fish. Let marinate at room temperature, turning once or twice and occasionally spooning the caper oil over the fish, for 15 minutes.
- Divide fish among plates and drizzle with some of the caper oil. Serve warm or at room temperature, with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the swordfish. It should be cooked just until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Be careful not to burn the asparagus. It should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a bit of a crunch.
- Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the fish and vegetables.
- Serve the salad immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Swordfish steaks with asparagus and frise salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The swordfish is cooked to perfection, the asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the frise salad adds a refreshing touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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