Spicy Swordfish on Leek Cream

Spicy swordfish on leek cream.
The spices of the East meet the Mediterranean swordfish, in an explosion of flavors that enchants.
I created this dish as is my habit by pairing vegetables with carbohydrates and proteins, seasoning everything with aromas and in this case with spices.
This dish, with an elegant presentation, can enrich your table on a festive day.

Recipes thought for you.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups leek
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 1/2 cups carrot
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 lb swordfish
  • to taste curry
  • to taste sweet paprika
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Tools

  • Cutting Board
  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Preparation of Spicy Swordfish on Leek Cream

  • Start by washing and peeling all the vegetables.

  • Cut them into pieces, but the onion smaller.

  • In a non-stick pan, put a splash of oil and the coarsely chopped onion, and let it fry for 3 minutes.

  • Then add all the vegetables and let them brown for another 2 minutes, always stirring.

  • After the time, add a glass of water,

    Gnocchetti with leek cream and swordfish
  • salt and pepper

  • And let it cook.

    Gnocchetti with leek cream and swordfish
  • Put a teaspoon of sweet paprika

  • a little bit of curry, depending on if you want it strong or delicate

    Gnocchetti with leek cream and swordfish
  • Cover and continue cooking until the potato and carrot are tender.

  • When cooking is finished, take half of the vegetables, transfer to a bowl, and blend them.

    Keep them warm.

  • I am sure you have chosen some fresh swordfish.

  • Choose slices, remove the central bone if any, and the skin

    swordfish
  • Cut them into cubes about an inch in size.

  • And add it to the remaining vegetables in the pan.

    Mix gently, and let it cook uncovered for 2 minutes, please no more.

    Gnocchetti with leek cream and swordfish
  • Serve in a bowl with the vegetable cream underneath, and the fish on top, finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

    Here is your Spicy Swordfish on Leek Cream.

    Spicy Swordfish on Leek Cream

Storage

You can store this dish in the fridge for 3 days, better yet separating the vegetables from the fish, and then combining them.

Spicy Swordfish on Leek Cream FAQs

  • Can I change the fish?

    Yes, as long as it is boneless

Spicy Swordfish on Leek Cream

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The cooking blog Rita Amordicucina offers a wide range of recipes, with a particular focus on the cuisine of Northeastern Sicily and Messina. It specializes in fish recipes, pastries, and diet dishes, demonstrating how one can eat deliciously while maintaining a healthy weight. Its motto, "Do what you can with what you have, wherever you are," reflects its desire to teach cooking with limited resources. In addition to the blog, it has participated in television shows and food festivals.

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