Seared Swordfish

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Original Source

https://www.fairwaymarket.com/recipes/pan-seared-swordfish-with-lemon-butter-sauce/

Ingredients

  • 2 swordfish steaks, each about 1 inch thick
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1 tbsp. capers
  • 1/2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. cold butter
  • 1/2 small bunch ,flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, crush capers with the back of a spoon.
  2. In a small pan over medium heat, melt 1/2 tbsp butter until just gold. Add capers and saute until fragrant. Add lemon juice and zest, bringing to a simmer and continuing to cook until liquid is reduced by 1/3. Season to taste with salt and pepper, remove from heat.
  3. Add cold butter into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  4. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season steaks with salt and pepper, then place in pan and cook on one side 2-3 minutes. Flip steaks and add the sauce, cooking another 3 minutes on the other side.
  5. Plate steaks, drizzling remaining sauce over each. If desired, sprinkle parsley over steaks.