Ricette di Sicilia
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Baked Swordfish with Olive Sauce: A Delightful Sicilian Classic
Master the art of making baked swordfish with a rich olive sauce—a Sicilian dish bursting with fresh, vibrant flavours!
📖 What is it
Master the art of making baked swordfish with a rich olive sauce—a Sicilian dish bursting with fresh, vibrant flavours!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 4 swordfish steaks
- ✓ 80g pitted black olives
- ✓ 40g capers
- ✓ 8 anchovy fillets in oil
- ✓ 10 Cherry tomatoes
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ A small bunch of fresh parsley
📊 Nutritional Information
Baked swordfish with olive sauce captures the bold, authentic essence of Sicilian cookery. Passed down through generations, this recipe showcases the freshness of swordfish, elevated by a tangy sauce of black olives, capers, and sun-ripened cherry tomatoes—ingredients that truly celebrate the spirit of this stunning island. Perfect for warm summer days, this dish offers a harmonious blend of robust, aromatic flavours that make it ideal for an al fresco lunch or dinner shared with friends and family.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Lightly oil a baking dish with extra virgin olive oil and arrange the swordfish steaks within.
- 2
Prepare the sauce: pit the olives and slice them into rings, then mix in the capers and anchovies. Drizzle with a little olive oil and stir thoroughly.
- 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and fold them into the sauce, then spoon the mixture evenly over the swordfish.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes.
- 5
Once cooked, garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve the swordfish piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a bolder kick, add a pinch of chilli to the sauce. If you prefer a lighter touch, swap anchovies for pickled capers.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • Cooked swordfish can be frozen for up to a month.
- • Reheat gently in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
This dish pairs beautifully with a chilled glass of Contea di Sclafani Ansonica, a sparkling wine with a pale straw hue, delicate aroma, and a crisp, dry finish. Serve between 6 and 8°C.
Give this Sicilian baked swordfish a try—it’s a wonderful way to bring a little Mediterranean sunshine to your table. Whether it’s a casual family meal or a relaxed get-together with friends, this dish promises a satisfying burst of flavour that everyone will enjoy. Don’t forget to share the love and let the vibrant tastes transport you straight to the shores of Sicily.
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