Swordfish With Citrus Pesto Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis
Swordfish With Citrus Pesto
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings)
Calories: 809
Total Fat: 64 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Protein: 50 g
Cholesterol: 138 mg
Sodium: 750 mg - Total: 35 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 10 min
Citrus Pesto:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
Swordfish:
- 4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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- In a food processor, combine the basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Process until finely minced. With the processor running, slowly pour in the extra-virgin olive oil for a smooth, creamy consistency. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, or prepare a gas or charcoal grill. Lightly coat both sides of the swordfish steaks with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side (ideal for 1-inch thick steaks) until nicely marked.
- Plate the grilled swordfish and spoon the vibrant citrus pesto on top. Serve immediately for a zesty, fresh contrast to the meaty fish that will dazzle your taste buds.
Channel Giada De Laurentiis's magic with this easy recipe, fusing Italian pesto with bright citrus for an irresistible seafood sensation. Toasted pine nuts add nutty depth, while lemon and orange cut through the richnessuse fresh Genovese basil for peak aroma. Grab firm, fresh swordfish steaks, aim for 145F internally, and grill indoors if needed for juicy, charred perfection.
Prep the pesto ahead (up to 1 day in fridge) for effortless weeknights. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it's diet-friendly. Amp it up with lime, grilled veggies, or spaghetti squash tossed in lemon, onions, peppers, capers, and tomatoes. Versatile pesto shines on salmon or chicken toofreeze extras for later!
Preheat your grill thoroughly, oil lightly, and brush fish just right. Pair with crusty bread, Sauvignon Blanc, and get ready for rave reviewsthis dish turns simple ingredients into a Mediterranean masterpiece that'll inspire your next dinner triumph!
