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    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

    Pan-seared swordfish steaks marinated with Salmoriglio is a tasty and traditional Southern-Italian recipe. This method to flavor meats, and fish, and vegetables is very ancient and delicious (here the whole history and recipe of Salmoriglio)! The fish steaks have to be well seared and tender, flavored with oregano, garlic, and lemon. Besides the marinate is a fast and easy dish, perfect to bring the kids to the love for the fish!

    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

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    • 4 slices swordfish 1.5 inches thick
    • 1 bunch (20 g) fresh oregano leaves
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 5 fl. oz. (100 ml) lemon juice
    • 7 fl. oz. (200 ml) water
    • 7 Fl. oz. (200 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 dash black pepper
    • 1 pinch rock salt
    • to taste table salt

    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

    SALMORIGLIO MARINADE

    Salmoriglio is a traditional Italian marinade, typical in Sicily and Calabria, prepared in several ways, depending on the regions of Italy (to read the whole story and recipes of Salmoriglio, click here). Today, we prepare a lemon and fresh oregano, perfect to flavor fish and vegetables.

    First, rinse the fresh oregano leaves, then dry with paper towel. After that, mash oregano with a pestle along with 1 clove of garlic and 1 pinch of rock salt until obtaining a smooth paste. Now, squeeze the lemon and sift the juice, then combine with the olive oil and water. Finally, combine all the ingredient and whisk until consistent.

    Alternatively, blend all the ingredients in a mixer.

    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

    MARINATED SWORDFISH

    Divide the Salmoriglio marinade: save a few tablespoons and store in a covered box, then pour the rest of the sauce in a deep plate over the swordfish steaks. After that, wrap the plate and store in the fridge at least 2 hours, up to 4 hours, flipping the fish halfway.

    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH

    Place a big frying pan over high heat, then raise the fish from the marinade and sear 1 minute per side. If the pan is not big enough, use two pans. After that, low the flame at the minimum and cover with a lid. Cook 7 to 10 minutes more, depending on the size of the swordfish steaks. Finally, serve the pan-seared swordfish, completing with a dash of black pepper and a few tablespoon of the Salmoriglio we did not use to marinate the fish. Serve along with vegetable sides; for instance, boiled potatoes or oven roasted cherry tomatoes.

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    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate
     
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    Prep time
    25 mins
    Total time
    25 mins
     
    Author: Filippo Trapella - philosokitchen.com
    Recipe type: Fish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Serves: 4
    Ingredients
    • 4 slices swordfish 1.5 inches thick
    • 1 bunch (20 g) fresh oregano leaves
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 5 fl. oz. (100 ml) lemon juice
    • 7 fl. oz. (200 ml) water
    • 7 Fl. oz. (200 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 dash black pepper
    • 1 pinch rock salt
    • to taste table salt
    Instructions
    1. SALMORIGLIO MARINADE
      Salmoriglio is a traditional Italian marinade, typical in Sicily and Calabria, prepared in several ways, depending on the regions of Italy (to read the whole story and recipes of Salmoriglio, click here). Today, we prepare a lemon and fresh oregano, perfect to flavor fish and vegetables.
      First, rinse the fresh oregano leaves, then dry with paper towel. After that, mash oregano with a pestle along with 1 clove of garlic and 1 pinch of rock salt until obtaining a smooth paste. Now, squeeze the lemon and sift the juice, then combine with the olive oil and water. Finally, combine all the ingredient and whisk until consistent.
      Alternatively, blend all the ingredients in a mixer.
    2. MARINATED SWORDFISH
      Divide the Salmoriglio marinade: save a few tablespoons and store in a covered box, then pour the rest of the sauce in a deep plate over the swordfish steaks. After that, wrap the plate and store in the fridge at least 2 hours, up to 4 hours, flipping the fish halfway.
    3. PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH
      Place a big frying pan over high heat, then raise the fish from the marinade and sear 1 minute per side. If the pan is not big enough, use two pans. After that, low the flame at the minimum and cover with a lid. Cook 7 to 10 minutes more, depending on the size of the swordfish steaks. Finally, serve the pan-seared swordfish, completing with a dash of black pepper and a few tablespoon of the Salmoriglio we did not use to marinate the fish. Serve along with vegetable sides; for instance, boiled potatoes or oven roasted cherry tomatoes.
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    PAN-SEARED SWORDFISH with Italian Salmoriglio marinate

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    1. Lisa says

      November 17, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      While I love grilled swordfish, living in a NYC apt makes grilling impossible! Glad I found this recipe, made it tonight. Tasty and moist swordfish - thank you Philos!

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      • Filippo Trapella says

        November 17, 2021 at 9:44 pm

        I'm glad you liked it Lisa 🙂
        Happy cooking!
        F.

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