Pasta with Swordfish and Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes is a dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors, an ode to the simplicity and freshness of the ingredients. The undisputed protagonist is the swordfish, a symbol of the culinary traditions of Italian coasts, with its firm and delicate flesh that lends itself to light and refined recipes.
Completing the picture is the cherry tomato, a small treasure of sweetness and vibrancy, which with its juice and intense color gives the dish an inviting appearance and balanced flavor. The garlic, gently sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, releases an enveloping aroma, creating a fragrant base that binds the ingredients in a harmonious embrace.
The aromatic touch comes with a splash of white wine, which deglazes the fish, giving it an elegant and light note. Salt and pepper enhance the flavors without overpowering them, while fresh mint, with its unmistakable fragrance, adds a lively and surprising accent that makes this recipe unique and irresistible. Below are other fish recipes.

pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Medium
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for Pasta with Swordfish and Cherry Tomatoes

  • 11 oz semolina durum wheat fettuccine
  • 1.1 lbs swordfish
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.6 cup dry white wine
  • leaves mint

Tools for Pasta with Swordfish and Cherry Tomatoes

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 1 Casserole

Steps

  • To prepare pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes, start by mincing a clove of garlic.

  • Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

  • Now, take care of the fish: remove the outer part with a knife and

  • cut the fish into cubes.

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • In a frying pan with some extra virgin olive oil, let the minced garlic clove turn golden,

  • brown the fish cubes and

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • pour the wine, let the alcohol evaporate.

  • Add the cherry tomatoes,

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • adjust with salt and pepper and

  • cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta,

  • drain it al dente directly into the pan with the sauce,

  • add a ladle of cooking water and

  • add the mint leaves.

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • Stir everything together,

  • plate,

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • add a sprinkle of mint leaves

    pasta with swordfish and cherry tomatoes
  • and it is ready to be enjoyed.

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