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Swordfish Piccata

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Swordfish Piccata: Main Image
From: National Fisheries Institute

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 5 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Chardonnay
  2. Pinot Gris
Piccatas are a classic part of Italian cuisine and includes a refreshing sauce of lemon juice, butter, and fresh parsley. Swordfish is mildly flavored with a dense and meat-like flesh, making it perfect for broiling.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound swordfish, 1/2" thick cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • lemon rounds

Directions

  • Pepper swordfish cutlets and place on a broiling pan. Broil fish for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until flesh turns opaque.
  • Remove swordfish from broiling pan and place on a heated serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley, lemon juice and capers. Garnish with lemon rounds.
Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute

Nutrition Facts

Calories 140
  Calories from Fat 43 (31%)
(7%)Total Fat 5g
(6%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(15%)Cholesterol 44mg
(6%)Sodium 145mg
(10%)Potassium 345mg
Total Carbohydrate 1g
(1%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(45%)Protein 23g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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