Swordfish Calabrian-Style

This is a typical dish of southern Italy. Swordfish is marinated in a lemon and oil mixture, then fried and cooked with fava (broad) beans and white wine.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 ½ cups dry white wine
• 1 (19 ounce) can fava beans, drained
• 1 ¼ pounds fresh swordfish, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the fish and stir enough to get it coated. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes. Remove fish from the marinade and pat dry.

Step 2

Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion until golden, about 8 minutes, then add the fish. Brown the chunks of fish, about 1 minute per side; remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

Stir the flour into the skillet; cook and stir until lightly browned. Gradually stir in the white wine. Return the fish to the pan, and add the fava beans. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot.