A perfect meal. The recipe is not complicated, the textures perfect and the flavors exciting. Red Lion Inn Swordfish recipe is the bomb.
When I think of healthy, I think of lots of greens and seafood. My most recent search landed me on a swordfish recipe that was obtained from the Red Lion Inn, near Niagra Falls, straight from the chef. And voila, is prepared with a big hand full of fresh spinach.
This swordfish dinner was near perfect; not complicated, wonderful in texture and exciting in flavor. The fish is lightly dusted with flour and then seared, and then placed on a bed of artichoke hearts, wilted spinach and roasted red bell pepper which have been seasoned with white wine, capers and lemon juice. Now that’s healthy!
- 1 swordfish steak
- flour
- 1 T olive oil
- 4 T butter
- 1/4 c white wine
- 1 t lemon juice
- 1 T capers
- 1 can artichoke hearts chopped
- 1 jar roasted red peppers drained and chopped (you can substitute peppadews)
- 2 C fresh spinach
- Remove the skin from the swordfish. Butterfly the fish. Lightly flour both sides of the steaks.
- Heat the oil to shimmering so the pan is really hot. Sear the fish on both sides. About 3 minutes per side. Remove the fish from the pan, reduce the heat and melt the butter. Swirl in the wine and lemon juice. Add the other ingredients and cook until the spinach has wilted and the butter sauce coats the back of a spoon. Serve the fish on top of the sauce.
Looking to add more seafood to your weekly menu? How about:
Pesto Sea Bass With Tomato Relish
Red Lion Inn Swordfish …It’s what’s for Dinner.
Liz says
January 13, 2016 at 5:39 amBoy, does that plate look tempting! What a delicious combination of flavors! I’m adding this to my Lenten menu 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:52 amThanks Liz.
John/Kitchen Riffs says
January 13, 2016 at 9:43 amLove swordfish! And yours looks so nicely browned. Great dish — thanks.
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:52 amIt’s dusted with flour, so that helps the browning part. Thanks John.
Kate says
January 13, 2016 at 10:46 amThis sounds amazing! We love seafood and this dish has healthy and delicious written all over it! Love the bed of spinach and veggies…. This is certain to hit our table soon…..just need to find the swordfish!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:51 amLet me know what you think. We thought it was a great little recipe.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
January 13, 2016 at 12:46 pmI LOVE how so many have chosen seafood and fish for this month’s theme. I am always looking for new seafood and fish recipes.
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:51 amMe too Wendy. Seafood recipes that I like are few and far between.
Debra says
January 13, 2016 at 3:40 pmAnother resolution that we make every year: Eat more seafood! Great recipe, Lea Ann.
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:51 amUs too!!! It’s harder for us being in the middle of the country and relying on quality seafood. You can find it, but ouch on the wallet.
Vickie says
January 13, 2016 at 5:51 pmSounds good and looks amazing. I love the healthiness of this!!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:50 amThanks Vickie.
Larry says
January 13, 2016 at 6:08 pmgreat looking dish LA. Both the fish and the veggies sound delicious. I really like the healthy aspects of it.
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:50 amI love it when I find a healthy recipe that’s bursting with flavor.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
January 13, 2016 at 8:58 pmWhat a tasty recipe that you made and chose for this month’s theme – healthy! It was great to have your blog this month. You have so many tasty recipes that I will be coming back to. Happy New Year!!!!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:49 amThank you so much Lisa. Fun cooking with you this month. 🙂
Kim - Liv Life says
January 14, 2016 at 11:13 amI’ve never actually had swordfish, but you have me tempted!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:49 amI like swordfish because of the texture. Very meaty.
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
January 14, 2016 at 8:31 pmYour swordfish looks excellently executed!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:48 amWhy thank you Lauren.
Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary Diva says
January 15, 2016 at 5:26 pmSounds fantastic! I love the addition of artichoke to the swordfish. Definitely will be trying this one.
Happy New Year!
Lea Ann Brown says
January 16, 2016 at 5:48 amIt’s a good little meal Christy. Thanks for stopping in and the comment.