ITALIAN STUFFED SWORDFISH ROLLS

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This looks like a really good fish recipe. This is from my Italian Cooking cookbook. Have not made yet, it's originally posted for the Zaar World tour contest.

Provided by Jessica K

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 skinless swordfish steaks, 1/2 inch thick
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion (or 1/2 reg onion)
1 lb tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 14.5 oz can)
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh oregano (2 tsp if dried)
salt and pepper, to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.8, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 357.4, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 30.3

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