Swordfish With Lemon And Fennel Recipes

BAKED SWORDFISH WITH FENNEL, LEMONS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and cook the fennel, stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Place swordfish, fennel, lemon and garlic in a baking dish. Sprinkle oregano, rosemary, mint and capers into the dish and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with remaining oil and bake for 10-12 minutes, then add the white wine and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the flesh.
• Transfer swordfish, fennel and lemon slices to a serving dish. Spoon over any remaining juices, capers and herbs left in the pan and serve immediately.

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.

SWORDFISH WITH LEMON AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the skin off the swordfish, then cut the fish into 1-inch cubes. Season fish cubes generously with salt and pepper.
• Using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a heavy knife, lightly crush the fennel seeds to release their flavor.
• In a skillet large enough to hold all the fish cubes in one layer, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the fish to the pan and let cook, turning the fish and basting with the oil and butter, for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, fennel seeds, lemon zest and chile flakes and continue to cook, stirring gently so as not to break up the fish cubes, until the fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Gently stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add more salt and chile flakes if desired. Garnish with fennel fronds and lemon wedges.

LEMON OREGANO SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Place all marinade ingredients in a glass dish or zip lock bag and mix to combine.
• Rinse the swordfish in cold water and pat dry. Leave the skin on to hold it together while cooking.
• Place the fish the marinade and be sure it is coated well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. (longer is fine too)
• If you are grilling, preheat your grill until approx. 400-450 degrees. Rub the grill grates with olive oil on a paper towel to keep the fish from sticking. (use tongs to hold the paper towels and not burn your hand)
• If you are pan searing, heat a pan on medium high heat. The oil from the marinade will be enough to keep it from sticking.
• Cook for about 7 minutes on the first side. Then flip and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes until the fish is just cooked through and white.
• Remove from heat and let it rest 5-10 minutes minutes.
• ENJOY!!

SWORDFISH WITH FENNEL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and fennel in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, wine, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in basil and butter. Remove from the heat and set aside., Brush steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill swordfish, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fish just turns opaque. Serve with tomato mixture.

SWORDFISH MARINATED IN LEMON, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine the lemon zest, oil, rosemary and garlic on a large, shallow platter or a tray large enough to hold the swordfish steaks in a single layer. Add the swordfish, sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• Brush the grill or broiler pan with a thin film of oil. Just before serving time, preheat the grill or broiler. Transfer the swordfish to grill or broiler pan, reserve the marinade left on the platter. If broiling, adjust the oven rack so that the tops of the fish are about 3 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the intensity of the heat. Using a spatula, carefully turn each steak. Spoon any marinade and pieces of lemon zest and rosemary onto the tops of the steaks. Broil until lightly browned and the center of the fish is opaque when tested with the tip of a knife, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve garnished with capers and lemon wedges.

SWORDFISH WITH FENNEL-SAFFRON COMPOTE

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill with a high fire.
• For the compote: Toast the pine nuts in the olive oil in a skillet over high heat, swirling the pan, until the nuts are golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a dish with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the oil behind in the pan. Add the onion, fennel, garlic, lemon peel, 1 1¿4 teaspoons salt, fennel seeds, saffron, and black pepper to taste and cook until the onion and fennel are slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the raisins and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture browns and softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1¿4 cup water, pine nuts, and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and compote thickens, about 1 minute more. Set aside.
• For the fish: Brush fish with oil and sprinkle with the cayenne and salt to taste. Lay the fish on the grill and leave it until you can see distinct grill marks and can lift the fish without its sticking, about 2 minutes. (Test by gently lifting a corner; if it sticks, cook a bit longer.) When it lifts cleanly, rotate about 45 degrees from the original position (don't turn it over). Cook about another 2 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip the fish and repeat this process for marking the fish on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut the tomato into thick slices, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and divide among 4 plates. Place the fish on top of the tomato slices, spoon some compote over, and finish with a wedge of lemon.

BROILED SWORDFISH WITH FENNEL-CAPER SLAW

Steps:

• For slaw: In a large bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, the lemon juice, capers, Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Add fennel, reserved fronds, and mint; toss to coat and let marinate at room temperature as you prepare swordfish.
• Meanwhile, place a rack in top third of oven and preheat broiler. Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over swordfish and rub to coat sides. Season all over with salt and pepper. Place swordfish in prepared pan. Broil 5 minutes, flip fish, and continue to broil until fish is opaque and cooked through (140°F), 3 to 5 minutes more. Toss slaw and pile on swordfish. Serves 4.

BAKED SWORDFISH WITH FENNEL, LEMONS AND CAPERS PESCE SPADA AL FORNO

Steps:

• Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large frying pan, add fennel and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Place swordfish, fennel, lemons and garlic in a large roasting pan, scatter with herbs and capers, then drizzle with remaining oil and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake swordfish at 190C for 10-12 minutes, then add wine and cook for another 5 minutes or until fish is just cooked through.
• Place fennel, swordfish and lemon slices on a platter, then spoon over pan juices and serve immediately.