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Sous Vide Swordfish Recipe

Sous Vide Swordfish Recipe

Sous Vide swordfish is made using the French sous vide technique. The fish is seasoned and then placed in a zip lock bag. It is then cooked in a temparature controlled water bath. It is served with Romesco sauce and asparagus.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 572 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Water Bath

Ingredients
  

For Swordfish

  • 6 ounces Swordfish Portions
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander

For the Romesco Sauce

  • ½ cup Red Peppers (roasted)
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Roasted Almonds
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ tablespoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice

For the Asparagus

  • 2 pound Asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)

For Assembly

  • 3 teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 Basil Leaves

Instructions
 

For Swordfish

  • At 130°F, preheat the water bath.
  • In a bowl, add the paprika and coriander powder. Apply salt, pepper and the spice mixture on the swordfish.
  • In a sous vide bag with olive oil, add the swordfish. Keep it in the bag for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, place it in the water bath for 40 minutes, until heated.

For the Romesco Sauce

  • In a blender, add red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, parsley, olive oil, paprika, cayenne, garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Blend them until it will turn into a paste and add salt and pepper accordingly.

For the Asparagus

  • At 400°F, preheat the oven.
  • On a roasting sheet, place those and roast for 30 minutes or until tender, remove from heat to serve.

For Assembly

  • Take swordfish out from the bag and dry it with a paper towel. Sear it over high heat until it turn brown.
  • On a serving plate, place asparagus and top it with the lemon zest, basil leaves, and Romesco sauce.

Video

Sous Vide Italian Style Swordfish: Lost Episode #1 from POV Italian Cooking

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 39g | Cholesterol: 112mg
Keyword Italian, Sous vide, Sous Vide Swordfish
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