Ingredients
2 swordfish steaks (6-8 oz each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1 cup dry white wine
Juice of ½ lemon
Lemon slices for garnish
Capers, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (200°C).
- Pat the swordfish steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fresh fish with salt and pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering. Place the swordfish steaks in the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust. This searing process will give the swordfish a nice texture and flavor.
- While the swordfish is searing, melt the butter in the skillet. Add the minced garlic, shallots, thyme, and rosemary. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic and shallots are fragrant and the herbs are slightly wilted. Stir in the white wine and lemon juice. This lemon-herb butter will add a burst of flavor to the dish.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 3-4 minutes or until the swordfish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The exact baking time will depend on the thickness of your swordfish steaks.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Serve the swordfish steaks on plates, drizzling any remaining lemon-herb butter from the skillet over the top. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and capers for freshness and color.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.