SWORDFISH, PAN ROASTED

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Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1/2 cup butter, room temp
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground mixed peppercorns, more for garnish
1/2 tsp (packed) grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
4 - 1" thick swordfish fillets (6 oz each)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mash butter, parsley, garlic, 1/2 tsp ground mixed peppercorns and lemon peel in a small bowl, season with salt. Heat oil in heavy ovenproof skillet over med high heat. Sprinkle swordfish w/ salt & ground mixed peppercorns. Add swordfish to skillet. Cook until browned, about 3 mins. Turn fish over and transfer to oven. Roast until just cooked through, about 10 mins longer. Transfer swordfish to plates. Add seasoned butter to same skillet. Cook over midium heat, scraping up browned bits, until melted and bubbling. Pour butter sauce over fish and serve.