Parsley Pepper Pan-Seared Swordfish

Striped bass is pan seared with onion, parsley, and black pepper in this quick and easy summer recipe that works for swordfish too.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 503 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• ½ white onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, diced, or more to taste
• ¼ cup dry white wine, or more as needed
• 1 (8 ounce) fillet striped bass

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add parsley; cook for 1 minute.

Step 2

Pour in enough white wine to cover the bottom of the skillet. Spread onion mixture to the edges of the skillet in a circle. Season both sides of the striped bass with black pepper. Place in the center of the the skillet; push onion mixture up against the sides. Cook until slightly browned and firm, about 4 minutes per side.