Name: Swordfish Steaks with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1–2 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks (about 1½ pounds total); Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; ½ small red onion, finely chopped; 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped; 2 15-ounce cans cherry tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons oregano leaves; Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Swordfish, with its meaty texture and strong (not in a bad way) flavor, can stand up to other robust seasonings like these. In its place, choose another firm-fleshed type, such as cod, halibut, or salmon.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
2 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1–2 1-inch-thick swordfish steaks (about 1½ pounds total)

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

½ small red onion, finely chopped

4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped

2 15-ounce cans cherry tomatoes, drained

2 tablespoons drained capers

2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons oregano leaves

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Heat broiler. Drizzle 2 Tbsp. oil in a 2-qt. baking dish. Add swordfish steaks and turn to coat; season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Toss onion, anchovies, tomatoes, capers, vinegar, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and arrange around fish.
Step 3
Broil until fish is golden brown and tomatoes are starting to blister, 5–8 minutes. Turn fish and broil until fish is opaque throughout and tomatoes have burst and are blistered in spots, 5–7 minutes.
Step 4
Top with oregano and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

TagsSwordfish Fish Seafood Cherry Tomato Tomato Vegetable Cod Halibut Weeknight Meals Easy Main Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Broil Dinner Bon Appétit

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