In Greek: ξιφίας στο φούρνο, pronounced ksee-FEE-ahs stoh FOOR-noh
A delicious dish, swordfish steaks are marinated in a simple combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard, then baked with garlic, parsley, and seasonings.
Baked Swordfish with Herbs & Garlic
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours, 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 – 2 1/2 pounds of swordfish steaks (about 4-5 pieces about 1 inch thick)
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of prepared mustard
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of Greek oregano (rigani)
- 2 bay leaves, cut in small pieces
- 4-5 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
- 1/2 bunch of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preparation:
Rinse the swordfish and remove skin, if any.
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, water, salt, and pepper to make the marinade and pour over the swordfish. Marinate for 3-4 hours.
Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C).
Transfer the fish and marinade to a baking dish. Distribute oregano, bay leaves, garlic, and parsley evenly over the top and bake at 355°F (180°C) for a total of 50-55 minutes.
After 30 minutes of cooking, turn the fish, and cook for another 20-25 minutes, checking to make sure it doesn’t dry out. To test for doneness, cut into a piece of fish. The liquid should run clear. If it’s pink, cook another 5 minutes and check again.
Yield: serves 4-5
