Best Sicilian Stuffed Swordfish Rolls Recipes

INVOLTINI DI PESCE SPADA (SWORDFISH ROLLS)

Steps:

• Lay out the swordfish slices on a cutting board or other flat surface, seasoning them generously on both sides.
• In a bowl, mixed the breadcrumbs with the minced garlic, raisins, pine nuts, minced parsley salt and pepper. (NB: If the raisins are very large, you may want to give them a rough chop.) Mix in the olive oil, bit by bit, until the mixture is well moistened and takes on the texture of wet sand. Taste and adjust for seasoning. The mixture should be very savory.
• Lay out the filling on top of the swordfish slices. then roll up the slices starting from the narrower end.
• You can cook the swordfish rolls one of two ways:
• Lay the resulting rolls in a baking dish large enough to just fit them snugly, as pictured above. Season the top of the rolls with salt and any remaining filling mixture. If you've used up all the filling, sprinkle with more breadcrumbs. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
• Set the baking dish in a hot (200C/400F) oven with the convection function turned on if it has it. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the rolls are cooked through. The top should be nicely browned, but if not you can run the dish under the broiler for a minute or two.
• Place the rolls on skewers (if you want, inter splicing fresh bay leaves between them). Roll the skewers in the remaining filling (or additional breadcrumbs) and drizzle them on both sides with olive oil. Grill the skewers over hot coals for about 5 minutes per side.
• In either case, let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving, with a wedge of lemon and possibly a simply dressed green salad.

SWORDFISH SPIEDINI

Steps:

• Whisk the oil, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to blend. Cut the swordfish steaks into 36 (1-inch) cubes and toss in the oil mixture to coat. Thread the swordfish cubes onto wooden skewers, 3 per skewer. Wrap a slice of pancetta around and between the swordfish cubes on each skewer. Arrange the swordfish skewers on a small baking sheet and brush with the remaining oil mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day, turning occasionally in the oil mixture.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the swordfish skewers until the swordfish is just opaque in the center and the pancetta is crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the skewers to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

SICILIAN STUFFED SWORDFISH ROLLS

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Lay out the fish slices and spread the stuffing mixture evenly over them. Drizzle with approximately 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roll each fish slice so it resembles a cigar, and secure it with a toothpick or a skewer or tie it with string. Dredge the rolls in flour. In a frying pan large enough to hold the fish comfortably, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until hot and brown the rolls lightly, turning them one or twice. This should take 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully pour the marinara sauce all over the fish rolls and simmer gently, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish just flakes when tested with a fork. Turn once during the cooking in the sauce. Serve and Enjoy!

SICILIAN GRILLED SWORDFISH

Steps:

• Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or stovetop grill until very hot.
• For the sauce, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until almost cooked through. Remove to a flat dish, prick holes in the fish with the tines of a fork, and pour the lemon sauce over the fish while it¿s still hot. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• When ready to serve, place the swordfish on dinner plates or a serving platter, pile the arugula on top, drizzle with the sauce from the fish, and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest. Serve warm.

ITALIAN STUFFED SWORDFISH ROLLS

Steps:

• Cut swordfish in half, remove any bones you see, and brush with 2 TB of olive oil. Refrigerate till ready to use.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Make tomato sauce:.
• Heat the 2 tb olive oil in saucepan, over med heat. Add garlic and onion and cook till garlic is golden and onion is soft (careful not to burn garlic!)
• Stir in tomatoes, wine, oregano, and season with salt and pepper. cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minute If you want a smooth sauce blend or puree in a blender or food processor. If not leave it be.
• Combine bread crumbs, capers, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and mix well, to a make a paste like mixture.
• Place each swordfish steak between two pieces of wax paper and pound gently to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Place one-eighth of the bread-crumb mixture near one end of each piece of fish and roll it up as neatly as possible, tucking in the ends. Secure with toothpicks.
• Heat remaining 4 TB olive oil in ovenproof skillet/pan. Brown swordfish over medium-high heat. After 3-4 min pour tomato sauce over and place in oven and bake for 15 min, occasionally basting with sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and basil leaves.

SICILIAN STUFFED SWORDFISH ROLLS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE STUFFING: In a small bowl mix together the stuffing ingredients. Place the swordfish steaks between two sheets of waxed paper and gently pound to a 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Place about 2 tablespoons of the stuffing at one end of each steak and roll it up. Secure each roll with a toothpick or cotton string. Lightly brush or spray the swordfish rolls with olive oil. Grill over Direct High heat until the fish is opaque throughout but still moist, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove the toothpicks or string. Serve warm with the lemon wedges.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.