Swordfish cote-d`azur

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1poundsSwordfish steaks (4-6 pieces) (up to 1-1/2)
4Tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1pinchFennel seed
1pinchThyme
1smallBay leaf
½Clove garlic, crushed
4Peppercorns
½teaspoonSalt (optional)
½teaspoonSaffron
1cupDry white wine
1Lemon

Directions

1. Oil a large skillet and place over medium heat. Place fish in the skillet. Add tomatoes, fennel, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, peppercorns, salt, and saffron. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil.

2. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until fish is well cooked but still firm.

3. Cool fish in cooking liquid. Serve fish cold with 4-6 tablespoons of cooking liquid. Garnish with thin slices of lemon and serve.

*This recipe also works well with other firm-meated fish such as tuna and salmon.