Seared Swordfish Steaks with Salmoriglio and Tomato and Pepper Salad

Swordfish steaks grilled to perfection and served with a zesty herb oil and a fresh Mediterranean tomato and pepper salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 624.6 kcals 2498.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.7 grams 38.6 grams
Fat 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Protein 42.1 grams 168.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
60
g
Preserved Lemon
skin only, chopped into small pieces
Fruits
1.5
tbsp
Lemon Juice
for salmoriglio
1.5
tbsp
Lemon Juice
for dressing
Liquids
3
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Garlic
clove, very finely chopped
1
tbsp
Oregano
chopped fresh
1
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh chopped
1
piece
Garlic
clove, finely chopped
2
tbsp
Coriander
chopped fresh
OilsFats
90
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
used for salmoriglio
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for brushing fish
45
ml
Seafood
800
g
Swordfish
divided into four 200g steaks, 2cm thick
Vegetables
1
tbsp
Celery Leaves
chopped fresh
1
pinch
Chilli
peperoncini or crushed dried
1
piece
Red Chilli
medium-hot, seeds removed, finely chopped
500
g
Tomatoes
skinned, seeded, and chopped
2
piece
Red Peppers
roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into strips
1
piece
Red Onion
small, finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat a griddle pan until very hot or preheat a barbecue.
  • Whisk olive oil and water in a bowl until thick and emulsified.
  • Stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the garlic, oregano, celery leaves, and parsley to the bowl.
  • Brush swordfish with oil and season with chilli, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook swordfish for four minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • Combine lemon juice and olive oil in a separate bowl for the dressing.
  • Mix in red chilli, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Plate swordfish and drizzle with the salmoriglio sauce.
  • Serve with tomatoes topped with peppers, onion, and preserved lemon.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and garnish with coriander.