Best 6 Pan Seared Swordfish With Creamy Dijon Caper Sauce Recipes

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Swordfish, a prized catch for its firm texture and robust flavor, takes center stage in this delectable dish. Pan-searing, a technique that utilizes high heat to create a golden crust while preserving the fish's tender interior, is employed to achieve the perfect balance of textures. Accompanying the swordfish is a creamy Dijon caper sauce, a harmonious blend of tangy Dijon mustard, briny capers, and velvety cream, elevates the dish to a culinary masterpiece. The tantalizing aroma of garlic and fresh thyme adds depth and complexity to the sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in crafting this extraordinary dish. Discover the art of pan-searing swordfish, master the creamy Dijon caper sauce, and elevate your culinary skills to new heights. Additional recipes featured in the article offer exciting variations on the classic, including a zesty lemon-herb sauce, a vibrant salsa verde, and a refreshing cucumber-mint relish. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to complement the delicate flavor of swordfish, showcasing its versatility and adaptability. Whether you prefer a tangy, herbaceous sauce or a cool, refreshing relish, these recipes provide a delightful array of options to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PAN SEARED PEPPERED SWORDFISH WITH RED ONION CITRUS SALSA



Pan Seared Peppered Swordfish with Red Onion Citrus Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 8-ounce swordfish steaks, about 1 inch thick
Freshly ground black pepper
1 orange, peeled and cut into slices
1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Rub the pepper into the swordfish steaks and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the orange slices, onion, cilantro and olive oil in a bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the swordfish steaks and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve the fish with the salsa.

PAN SEARED SWORDFISH



Pan Seared Swordfish image

My quick and easy pan-seared swordfish is exactly what you need for a simple but delightfully tasty weeknight seafood dinner! It's lightly seasoned with a buttery lemon pepper sauce and it's on the table in no time at all!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Dinner Recipes     Main Dish     Seafood

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs swordfish steaks
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp olive oil ((extra virgin))
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp butter ((optional))
1 Tbsp parsley ((optional - fresh, chopped))

Steps:

  • Prepare your swordfish steaks by patting them dry with paper towels, then season both sides with lemon pepper and salt.
  • Heat a skillet or non-stick frying pan with the olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
  • Add the swordfish steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • Remove the swordfish to a plate and add the lemon juice into the pan juices. Turn off the heat and add optional butter and parsley until the butter is melted. Stir and serve over the swordfish steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 475 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH WITH CREAMY DIJON-CAPER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Pan-Seared Swordfish with Creamy Dijon-Caper Sauce Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by GratefulSea

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks, about 0.75-inch thick
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
12-ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook fish until golden brown and the thickest part of the fish registers 140°F, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter and tent loosely with foil. Add shallot to now-empty skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche, mustard, and capers and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top fish with sauce, sprinkle with tarragon, and serve.

CAESAR-ROASTED SWORDFISH



Caesar-Roasted Swordfish image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds center-cut swordfish steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick, cut into 6 portions
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
3 tablespoons drained capers
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. (Be sure your oven is very clean.) Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • For the Caesar sauce, place the garlic, parsley, anchovy paste, and mustard in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the garlic is minced. Add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse to make a smooth sauce.
  • Place the swordfish steaks on the pan and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside one third of the sauce to serve with the cooked fish. Spread the fish on one side with half the remaining sauce, turn the fish, and spread the remaining sauce on the second side. Sprinkle with the scallions and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
  • Roast the fish for 10 to 12 minutes, until the center is just barely cooked. Cover the fish with aluminum foil and allow to rest on the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small saute pan until very hot, add the capers, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until they start to pop and are a little crisp. Serve the swordfish hot with the lemon wedges, frizzled capers, and the reserved Caesar sauce.

PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH SHALLOT, CAPER, AND BALSAMIC SAUCE



Pan-Seared Swordfish Steaks with Shallot, Caper, and Balsamic Sauce image

Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     White Wine     Shallot     Swordfish     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

two 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks, each about 6 ounces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, sliced thin
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping)

Steps:

  • Pat swordfish dry and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet heat butter and oil over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté shallots with salt to taste, stirring, 1 minute. Push shallots to side of skillet. Add swordfish and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn fish over and add wine, vinegar, capers, and water. Simmer mixture 3 minutes, or until fish is just cooked through.
  • Transfer fish to 2 plates and stir parsley into sauce. Spoon sauce over fish.

SEARED SWORDFISH WITH CAPER-ONION SAUCE



Seared Swordfish with Caper-Onion Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Onion     Side     Kosher     Swordfish     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 medium yellow onion, thickly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons capers, drained
4 8-ounce swordfish steaks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add the capers and sauté until the onions are just barely translucent, about 2 minutes. (Be careful when you add the capers; they may spit in the hot oil.) Push the vegetables to the side of the pan with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle both sides of each swordfish steak with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Lay the swordfish in the middle of the frying pan, leaving the onions pushed to the side. Cook the swordfish for 2 minutes. While the swordfish cooks, stir the vegetable mixture to prevent it from burning. Reduce the temperature to medium and flip the swordfish. Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of the swordfish. Cook the swordfish for 1 1/2 more minutes, or to desired level of doneness. For medium rare, a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the swordfish will read 145˚F. For medium to well done, cook the fish to 155˚F. or higher. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the swordfish to a serving platter, leaving the onion mixture in the pan.
  • Add the garlic, lemon juice, white wine, sugar, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the onion mixture and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce the liquid to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the basil, and whisk in the butter until it melts.
  • Spoon the sauce over the swordfish and serve.

Tips:

  • To ensure the swordfish is cooked evenly, use a fish spatula to gently press down on the fillets while they are searing. This will help to promote even cooking and prevent the fish from curling up.
  • If you don't have capers on hand, you can substitute chopped cornichons or green olives.
  • For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Serve the swordfish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared swordfish with creamy Dijon caper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The swordfish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve this dish with your favorite sides and you'll have a meal that everyone will enjoy.

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