Swordfish with Olive, Pinenut, and Parsley Relish

Name: Swordfish with Olive, Pinenut, and Parsley Relish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 piece swordfish steaks; ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1¼ cups shallots; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup green olives; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; ½ cup Italian parsley; ⅓ cup dry white wine

Perfectly cooked swordfish steaks topped with a Mediterranean-style relish of green olives, toasted pine nuts, and fresh parsley. This elegant dish combines the meaty texture of swordfish with the bright, briny flavors of olives and fresh herbs.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•4 piece swordfish steaks
•½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•1¼ cups shallots
•2 cloves garlic
•½ cup green olives
•3 tablespoons pine nuts
•½ cup Italian parsley
•⅓ cup dry white wine

Cooking Instructions

1.
Sprinkle fish with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook until opaque in center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; cover. Add 1 tablespoon oil and shallots to skillet; sauté over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/8 teaspoon red pepper, garlic, and olives; sauté 1 minute. Add pine nuts, parsley, and wine; boil until most of liquid is gone, 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over fish.
15 min