Pesce Spada alla Calabrese
Italian

Pesce Spada alla Calabrese

This dish features swordfish steeped in a robust Calabrian sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, and chili pepper.

Medium45 min

Where it comes from

Hailing from Calabria, this dish showcases the region's love for bold flavors and the widespread use of chili peppers, a testament to its historical spice trade routes.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Proteins

Fruits

Dairy & Fats

How it's made

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté finely chopped onions and garlic until golden.

  2. 2

    Add diced tomatoes, capers, olives, oregano, and chili pepper, cooking until the sauce thickens.

  3. 3

    Season swordfish steaks with salt and drizzle with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Place the swordfish in the sauce and cover, letting it simmer gently.

  5. 5

    Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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