Swordfish with Salmoriglio Sauce |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The Strait of Messina is a rich source for swordfish, which the Sicilians prepare in many ways. Here it is at its simplest: grilled and served with salmoriglio sauce. (In Sicilian, it is sammurigghiu sauce.) The words means brine , a translation that does not convey the taste or texture of this cooked blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and herbs. Serve with bread and pour a white wine, preferably Sicilian. For dessert, offer cannoli from the bakery. Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons hot water |
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
6 6-ounce swordfish fillets, each about 1 inch thick |
Directions:
1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Whisk olive oil in top of double boiler over simmering water until heated through. Gradually whisk in fresh lemon juice, then 2 tablespoons hot water. Add chopped fresh parsley, chopped garlic and oregano and cook sauce 5 minutes to blend flavors, whisking frequently. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Remove sauce from over simmering water.
2. Lightly brush swordfish on both sides with sauce. Season fish with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Spoon remaining sauce over and serve.
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