SWORDFISH WITH LEMON AND FENNEL
This dish is truly clever weeknight cooking - sophisticated, fast, unfussy and wholly delicious. Swordfish is cut into chunks, which cook faster than steaks, and then is sautéed in olive oil, butter or, for the best results, a combination of the two. The fat protects the fish from the heat of the pan, preventing the fish from drying out. It also provides lots of flavor, as do fennel seeds, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes, which are added to the pan after the fish has cooked for a few minutes. Fennel fronds are a nice garnish, offering their light anise flavor and feathery texture, though you could use chopped fresh basil, parsley or cilantro instead. Cumin or coriander seeds can stand for the fennel seeds, or you can leave them out altogether and double the chile.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut the skin off the swordfish, then cut the fish into 1-inch cubes. Season fish cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- Using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a heavy knife, lightly crush the fennel seeds to release their flavor.
- In a skillet large enough to hold all the fish cubes in one layer, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the fish to the pan and let cook, turning the fish and basting with the oil and butter, for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, fennel seeds, lemon zest and chile flakes and continue to cook, stirring gently so as not to break up the fish cubes, until the fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Gently stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add more salt and chile flakes if desired. Garnish with fennel fronds and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Antony Bandy
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The swordfish was cooked to perfection and the lemon and fennel flavors were a hit with my guests. I will definitely be making this again.
damandbass
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the lemon and fennel flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Prakash Ojha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The swordfish was cooked so well that it was moist and flaky, and the lemon and fennel flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Tito Babu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always delicious. The fish is cooked to perfection and the lemon and fennel flavors are perfect together.
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[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The swordfish was cooked perfectly and the lemon and fennel flavors were a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
kalana hansana
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the lemon and fennel flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dorothy Mbula
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The swordfish was cooked perfectly and the lemon and fennel flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Asad Ulla
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The swordfish is cooked to perfection and the lemon and fennel flavors are amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Rhonda Moseley
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The swordfish was cooked to perfection and the lemon and fennel flavors were a hit with my guests. I will definitely be making this again.
boitumelo ntshane
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the lemon and fennel flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
MUSA SESAY
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The swordfish was cooked so well that it was moist and flaky, and the lemon and fennel flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhamer Fejziu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always delicious. The fish is cooked to perfection and the lemon and fennel flavors are perfect together.
Kymarie Johns
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The swordfish was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon and fennel gave it a nice brightness.
Sydeb Ahmed
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the lemon and fennel flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.