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Swordfish with Tomato Sauce

Spanish Swordfish with Tomato Sauce

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 237 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.15 grams
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 8oz fresh swordfish steaks 225 grams each
  • handful finely chopped fresh parsley
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Finely grate between 3 to 4 tomatoes to end up with 1 cup (225 grams) of tomato sauce, remove the skins from 2 cloves of garlic

  2. Heat a small fry pan with a medium heat, add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the cloves of garlic, mix continuously, after 3 minutes and the garic is lightly sauteed, remove from the pan and discard

  3. Add in 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika into the hot olive oil, quickly mix together, then add in the 1 cup of tomato sauce, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and lower to a low heat

  4. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick grilling pan (or regular nonstick fry pan) with a medium-high heat

  5. Pat dry the swordfish steaks with paper towels, then brush each one with olive oil and season with sea salt & black pepper, do this on both sides

  6. Add the prepared swordfish steaks into the hot grilling pan, cook for 90 to 120 seconds per side, then transfer into serving dishes

  7. At this point, the tomato sauce should have thickened up, mix together and remove from the heat

  8. Add the tomato sauce over the swordfish steaks and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Paprika I used to make this recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Swordfish with Tomato Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 14mg1%
Potassium 611mg17%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2297IU46%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.