Friday Recipe
I stole this one from Gourmet magazine. It’s a nice change of pace from the usual steak and lamb recipes here — although it’s still plenty meaty. One word of caution here. Use the best balsamic vinegar you can find, and be prepared for something really, really tangy. This sauce isn’t for weak tastebuds.
Swordfish Steaks with Shallot, Caper, and Balsamic Sauce
You’ll need:
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)
Dry the swordfish steaks with a paper towel, then sprinkle on a little salt and a bunch of pepper. Do not, this once, use fresh cracked pepper, or you’ll drown the delicate flavor of the fish. In a non-stick skillet (I’m a fan of Calphalon’s non-stick line), heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat until foam subsides. Throw in the shallots and saut






If you ever find yourself in Southern California, do inquire if the swordfish is fresh caught. If the sword bills are running off Catalina, buy some and eat it.
The best. Period.
Ed
When’s the bash in the new pad?
Nothing like a few dozen rogue bloggers invading from half the US to break in a place, eh?
Heh. Not sure a blogbash housewarming is the best of ideas. Could be monstrous fun, though.
This recipe sounds really good. I’m finally getting used to my new all white meat diet, more or less(thanks Ali!). Hope you like salmon.
Gonna have to learn how to cook before trying this out, I think.
I’ve tried this one before. GOOD CHOICE!
I’ve tried this one too very good!!!
I use only cast iron …seasoned properly they work as well as non-stick and for those recipes requiring oven finishing I never have to worry….
I used your steak diane recipe for Valentine dinner with my wife and she and I both loved it !!
Since I don’t have swordfish around can I just stick with the white zin?
Great sounding recipe but…WHITE ZIN!?!?!?!?