The baked swordfish with cherry tomatoes is a simple and tasty seafood main course, perfect for bringing the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to the table. The swordfish steaks are seasoned with cherry tomatoes, olives and aromatics, then baked until tender and fragrant.
It’s an easy recipe to prepare and ideal when you want to cook fish in a light but flavorful way.
Baked swordfish with cherry tomatoes is perfect for a light dinner or a family lunch, when you want to serve a simple but flavorful fish main dish.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs swordfish (steaks)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- Half glass white wine
- to taste capers
- to taste pine nuts
- 18 Taggiasca olives
- 1 spring onion
- to taste parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 Piccadilly tomatoes (or other cherry-type tomatoes)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper (a sprinkle — optional, you can omit it)
Tools
- 1 Pan silicone one
- 1 Knife
Steps
1️⃣ Arrange the swordfish steaks in a baking dish lightly brushed with extra virgin olive oil.
2️⃣ Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes into pieces and spread them over the fish.
3️⃣ Add the olives, the spring onion sliced into rings, the garlic and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
4️⃣ Season with salt, pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and half a glass of white wine.
5️⃣ Bake in a preheated convection oven at 356°F for about 20-25 minutes, until the fish is tender and well cooked. Time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the steaks.
6️⃣ Remove the swordfish from the oven and serve it hot with its topping of cherry tomatoes, olives and Mediterranean herbs.
This fish main course is perfect served with rustic bread or a side of seasonal vegetables.
The baked swordfish with cherry tomatoes is a simple and fragrant main course, perfect for bringing the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to the table.
Tips for a perfect baked swordfish with cherry tomatoes
To obtain a tender and flavorful swordfish, it is important not to overcook it. If the steaks are thicker, you may need to add a few more minutes in the oven.
The cherry tomatoes release their juices during cooking, creating a natural sauce that keeps the fish moist.
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