Sicilian Swordfish Cutlets and Citrus Salad
Think sunshine by the seaside in Sicily as you eat swordfish with a citrus gremolata coating
Ingredients
- 4 large, thin sustainably-caught swordfish steaks (8 ounces each)
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 3 organic lemons, 1 zested, 1 zested and juiced and and sliced into thin rounds
- 4 organic navel oranges, 1 zested, then all 4 peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 anchovy fillet (optional)
- Sea salt and pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for frying and drizzling
- A couple of handfuls of wild baby arugula
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced or finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano or thyme, finely chopped
Preparation
Pre-heat the oven to 300°F.
Trim the skin from the edges of the fish. Place the fish between two pieces of parchment paper and pound gently to 1/4-inch thickness.
Place the breadcrumbs in a dish. Combine the lemon and orange zests on a board. Chop with the parsley, garlic and anchovy (if using) to form a gremolata. Add to the breadcrumbs and work through with your fingers. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then gently press the fish into the breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly. In a large skillet, heat a layer of EVOO over medium-high heat.
Arrange the orange slices, arugula and onion on a platter. Top with the oregano and season liberally with salt and pepper. Dress with the lemon juice and a liberal drizzle of EVOO.
Add the fish to the hot skillet and cook in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a rack-lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven as you continue. Serve the fish with the lemon wedges and citrus salad .
