Baked Swordfish with Scandinavian Dill Pesto

Home » Recipes » Baked Swordfish with Scandinavian Dill Pesto

Baked Swordfish with Scandinavian Dill Pesto

Baking fish wrapped in foil in the oven is a great way locking in the natural flavours of the fish, and is a fool-proof way to ensure the fish remains juicy and succulent.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Light Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Mains
Cuisine Scandinavian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 swordfish loin steaks approx 340g
  • 20 g walnuts
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 170 g fresh dill roughly chopped
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil

Instructions
 

To make the pesto

  • Place the walnuts and garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add fresh dill, lemon zest and salt and process until it has formed a thick paste.
  • Continue to process, gradually pouring in rapeseed oil until the mixtures becomes thick and binds together.

For the swordfish

  • Pre-heat the baking tray in an oven set to 180°c.
  • Divide the dill pesto between the 2 swordfish steaks and wrap loosely in tinfoil.
  • Place the foil parcels in the oven using the pre-heated baking tray and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Carefully open the parcels and allow the excess steam to escape. Lift the swordfish out of the foil onto serving plates using a fish slice or spatula.
  • Serve with boiled new potatoes and a knob of butter.

Notes

Taking a classic pesto and giving it a modern, fish-friendly twist by using dill creates a wonderful accompaniment to swordfish.
Keyword Dill, Pesto, Scandinavian, Sword, Swordfish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Sign Up To Our Emails & Get 10% Off Your First Order

0

basket

0
My Basket
Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop
Calculate Shipping