Swordfish with Tomato Sauce: A SIMPLE yet Delicious Spanish Recipe
Experience the ultimate Spanish culinary delight with this recipe for Swordfish with Tomato Sauce. Hailing from the region of Andalucia in the south of Spain, this dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor. The finely grated tomato sauce adds an authentic touch, while the sweet smoked Spanish paprika infuses the dish with a delicious hint of garlic. The swordfish steaks are perfectly cooked, melting in your mouth with every bite. Pair this delectable dish with roasted potatoes and asparagus for a truly memorable meal. Get ready to savor the taste of Spain with this legendary recipe!
Ingredients:
- 4-5 medium-sized tomatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of sweet smoked Spanish paprika
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 swordfish steaks (225 grams each)
- Finely chopped fresh parsley
Cooking steps:
- Finely grate the tomatoes to obtain one cup of finely grated tomato sauce.
- Remove the skins from the cloves of garlic.
- Heat a small fry pan with medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the cloves of garlic to the pan and sauté them until lightly sautéed.
- Remove the garlic from the pan and discard them.
- Add the sweet smoked Spanish paprika to the pan and mix.
- Add the finely grated tomato sauce to the pan and season with sea salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Lower the heat to low and let the tomato sauce simmer while you move on to the next step.
- Heat a non-stick grilling pan with medium-high heat.
- Pat down the swordfish steaks with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Brush the swordfish steaks with extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Place the swordfish steaks in the grilling pan in a single layer.
- Cook the swordfish steaks for 90 seconds to 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
- Remove the swordfish steaks from the heat and transfer them to a serving dish.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the swordfish steaks and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Spanish swordfish with tomato sauce alongside roasted potatoes and asparagus for a complete meal.
