Swordfish in an Aromatic Tomato Sauce

By John, 11 March, 2022
Region
France
Description

"Swordfish in Tomato Sauce"Here is a presentation somewhat more restrained than the Swordfish Provencal or the Sicilian Swordfish alla Ghiotta. 

After serving these steaks for dinner, I cut up the leftovers and tossed them in the sauce to use over pasta for lunch the next day.

Yield
2 Servings
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Ingredients
2 T Olive oil
1 clv Garlic (crushed)
1⁄2 Celery rib (chopped fine)
2 Swordfish steaks
1 cn Crushed tomatoes
2 t Dried oregano
1 t Rosemary (chopped fine)
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over high heat, heat the oil until it shimmers.
  2. Cook the celery and brown the garlic, then optionally remove the garlic.
  3. Sear the swordfish on both sides until done, 7-9 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the fish to a plate and add the tomatoes to the skillet. If you have juices from the fish on the plate, add that, too. Stir in the oregano and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Put the sauce on a serving platter and put the fish on top. Garnish with rosemary, or sliced black olives or capers. Serve hot.