Sicilian Grilled Swordfish Recipes

SICILIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• 1: Place the swordfish steaks in a single layer in a glass or foil pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and fresh lemon juice. Top with 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired. Let marinate for 15 minutes. ShareTweetPin79 Shares 2: Meanwhile, make the salsa verde: Place the garlic, and anchovy, if using, and parsley in a food processor and finely chop. Work in the lemon zest and juice, hot red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste: the salsa should be highly seasoned. Place in a serving bowl. ShareTweetPin79 Shares 3: Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to medium-high (400 degrees). Leave one section of the grill flame-free for a safety zone. Brush and oil the grill grate well. ShareTweetPin79 Shares 4: Dip each swordfish steak in the olive oil to coat it on both sides. Then dip each steak in the breadcrumbs, thickly coating both sides. ShareTweetPin79 Shares 5: Arrange the fish on the grate and grill until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the fish is done to your liking. ShareTweetPin79 Shares 6: Transfer the swordfish steaks to a platter or plates and serve with the salsa verde spooned over it or on the side. Serve with grilled lemon halves. ShareTweetPin79 Shares

GRILLED SWORDFISH SICILIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat grill on high (or preheat the broiler on high).
• In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with the salt until the salt dissolves. Stir in the oregano. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season generously with pepper.
• Grill the swordfish steaks over high heat (as close to the heat as possible), turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer the fish to a platter. Prick each fish steak in several places with a fork to allow the sauce to penetrate.
• Using a spoon, beat the sauce, then drizzle it over the fish.
• Serve immediately.

SICILIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or stovetop grill until very hot.
• For the sauce, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until almost cooked through. Remove to a flat dish, prick holes in the fish with the tines of a fork, and pour the lemon sauce over the fish while it¿s still hot. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• When ready to serve, place the swordfish on dinner plates or a serving platter, pile the arugula on top, drizzle with the sauce from the fish, and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest. Serve warm.