ROASTED SWORDFISH WITH MANZANILLA OLIVES

This dish highlights the strength of Olives from Spain by pairing Manzanilla olives with roasted swordfish. Rich, flavorful and lasting, this recipe is rustic and fresh with hints of citrus accents.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Manzanilla olives
  • 4 six-ounce portions of swordfish, each about one inch thick
  • 4 cups of peeled cherry tomatoes in juice
  • 4 teaspoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

For the Sauce
Step 1

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a high sided pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Peel and slice the garlic and add it to the warm oil.

Step 3

Sauté until the garlic is tender, not browned, then add the tomatoes and cook until the tomato liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Sauté until the garlic is tender, not browned, then add the tomatoes and cook until the tomato liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Add the Manzanilla olives, capers, the juice of one lemon, parsley, and salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6

Set aside and keep warm until the swordfish is cooked.

For the Swordfish
Step 1

Season the swordfish with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat and add about 1/4 cup olive oil.

Step 3

When very hot add the swordfish and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Set aside on paper towels to absorb any excessive oil.

Plating
Step 1

Just as the swordfish comes out of the sauté pan, divide the sauce between four warm dinner plates.

Step 2

Place one piece of fish on each plate, squeeze some lemon on each piece of fish and serve while hot.

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