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Braised Swordfish in Parsley Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 packed cup fresh parsley removed from stems
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 x 8-10oz swordfish steaks
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Equipment & Utensils

  • Blender
  • Saute pan with cover

Instructions

  • Set aside two teaspoons of olive oil and add the rest to a blender.
  • Add parsley, garlic, lemon juice and salt and pulse until pureed, then set aside.
  • Make sure your swordfish is mostly dry, then sprinkle with flour.
  • Pat the flour onto the swordfish to make sure it adheres to it.
  • Heat set aside olive oil on medium heat in a saute pan then add swordfish and brown both sides.
  • Add pureed parsley mixture and then wine and shake pan around to spread the ingredients around the pan.
  • Lower heat to just above low and cover.
  • Allow fish to cook for approx. 8 minutes, checking to ensure the sauce does not dry out - lower heat and add a little water if necessary.
  • Serve once fish is completely opaque.