Swordfish Pizzaiola

Name: Swordfish Pizzaiola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Swordfish 1.3 lbs; Peeled tomatoes 2 cups; Salted capers 1 tbsp; Garlic 3 cloves; Black olives 2 oz; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Oregano dry to taste; Black pepper to taste

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4 persone
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Swordfish pizzaiola is a fish dish that best enhances the flavor of swordfish, which is so versatile in the kitchen. Its tender meat lends itself to various types of cooking; it is excellent baked, in a pan, but also grilled or cooked in sauce, as in this recipe! The braised cooking of the steaks will result in a delicious and aromatic sauce, to savor with some toasted bread slices. Inspired by meat pizzaiola for the addition of olives and capers in the sauce flavored with the indispensable oregano, this recipe is a classic of southern homemade cooking, where swordfish is very common and a protagonist of countless typical dishes.

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INGREDIENTS: Swordfish 1.3 lbs (600 g); Peeled tomatoes 2 cups (400 g); Salted capers 1 tbsp (15 g); Garlic 3 cloves; Black olives 2 oz (60 g); Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Oregano to taste - dry; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Swordfish Pizzaiola

To prepare swordfish pizzaiola, desalt the capers by rinsing them well under running water. Cut the swordfish steak into slices about 1/2 inch thick 1. In a pan, pour in the garlic 2 and the oil 3.

Add the desalted and drained capers 4. Let it flavor for a few minutes; meanwhile, crush the peeled tomatoes with a fork 5. Add the tomatoes to the pan 6.

Season with dried oregano 7, cover with a lid 8, and let cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium-high heat. After the indicated time, remove the garlic 9.

Lay the swordfish slices 10 and also add the black olives 11. Adjust with salt 12 and pepper. Cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Turn with a spatula or kitchen tongs and cook for another 5-6 minutes.

After the cooking time, adjust again with salt and pepper 13 and serve the swordfish pizzaiola hot 14 15.

How to store

It is recommended to consume the swordfish pizzaiola immediately, but if you prefer, you can store it in a glass container with an airtight lid for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. If you have used fresh ingredients, you can freeze it all.

Tips

In summer, you can use fresh seasonal plum tomatoes for the sauce: just blanch them and peel them before adding them to the pan with the rest of the ingredients.

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Swordfish Pizzaiola

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Swordfish Pizzaiola

How to store

Tips

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