Swordfish with Lemon-Caper Spinach

Bright and punchy lemon-caper spinach is an ideal companion to perfectly seared swordfish.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 489kcal

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

1 pound swordfish steaks (skin removed if desired)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
2 tablespoons capers (drained)
1 lemon (juiced; about 2 tablespoons juice total)
2 ounces baby spinach (roughly chopped)

Instructions

Prepare the swordfish:

Pat the swordfish dry and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the swordfish and cook without moving for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the swordfish reaches an internal temperature of 130ºF to 135ºF. See Note 1. Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Cook the spinach:

Carefully wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the capers and cook for 1 minute more. Add the lemon juice and scrape up anything stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
Add the spinach to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until just wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

To serve:

Transfer the swordfish to a serving platter and spoon the lemon-caper spinach over top. Serve with roasted vegetables or potatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Depending on the thickness of your steaks, you may need to cook the fish longer. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning, and insert a meat thermometer horizontally into the fish for the most accurate reading. In my experience, swordfish tends to produce albumin no matter what, so don't fret if you see this happen. I simply scrape it off as it cooks and discard it.

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