Seared Swordfish With Stewed Sicilian Style Broccoli Rabe Food

SEARED SWORDFISH WITH STEWED SICILIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Add the thicker broccoli rabe stems and wine, cover and cook until half-tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add rest of the broccoli rabe and cook, covered, for 6 more minutes, until very tender.
• Uncover pan, add olives, and cook for a few more minutes to evaporate remaining liquid.
• Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil and set aside to keep warm, or heat gently just before serving.
• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Season swordfish steaks with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle each with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil per side (4 tablespoons total). Place the fish in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side.
• Serve immediately, with the broccoli rabe.

PAN SEARED PEPPERED SWORDFISH WITH RED ONION CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• Rub the pepper into the swordfish steaks and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the orange slices, onion, cilantro and olive oil in a bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the swordfish steaks and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Serve the fish with the salsa.

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.

SICILIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cut thick, lower stems off broccoli rabe and peel. Reserve florets and leaves.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add stems; saute until coated with oil, about 45 seconds. Pour in water; continue cooking until stems are mostly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in florets, leaves, and salt. Cover skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer broccoli rabe and its juices to a serving bowl. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

SWORDFISH A LA SICILIANA

Steps:

• Soak raisins in lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in raisins, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts and capers. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
• Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Place in a lightly oiled baking dish and cover with the cooked sauce. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until steaks are firm.

SEARED STEAK WITH ROSEMARY AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Generously season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet to very hot. Pour in a very small amount of olive oil (about 1 teaspoon) and immediately add the steaks to the pan. (If you have an exhaust fan, this is a good time to use it!) Sear the steaks on both sides to a nice crusty brown. Sprinkle steaks with half the rosemary leaves, then turn them over. Lower the heat and cook about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare (for a 1-inch-thick piece of meat). Sprinkle with the remaining rosemary after cooking the first side. Remove the steaks from the skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil into the skillet and swirl over the heat. Pour the juices over the steaks, then pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the pan and return it to the heat. When the skillet is hot, add the broccoli rabe and toss or stir with tongs. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic, and season with salt and red pepper. Cook about 2 more minutes, until the stems are tender-crisp. Serve with the steak.