Best Sicilian Stuffed Swordfish Rolls Recipes

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INVOLTINI DI PESCE SPADA (SWORDFISH ROLLS)



Involtini di pesce spada (Swordfish Rolls) image

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 kilo (2 lbs) swordfish, trimmed of its skin and cut into very thin slices (see Notes)
Salt
For the filling:
100g (1 cup) breadcrumbs
1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced
A small handful of raisins (about 25g) soaked in warm water
A small handful of pine nuts (about 25g)
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
For topping:
Olive oil
Salt
More breadcrumbs if needed

Steps:

  • Lay out the swordfish slices on a cutting board or other flat surface, seasoning them generously on both sides.
  • In a bowl, mixed the breadcrumbs with the minced garlic, raisins, pine nuts, minced parsley salt and pepper. (NB: If the raisins are very large, you may want to give them a rough chop.) Mix in the olive oil, bit by bit, until the mixture is well moistened and takes on the texture of wet sand. Taste and adjust for seasoning. The mixture should be very savory.
  • Lay out the filling on top of the swordfish slices. then roll up the slices starting from the narrower end.
  • You can cook the swordfish rolls one of two ways:
  • Lay the resulting rolls in a baking dish large enough to just fit them snugly, as pictured above. Season the top of the rolls with salt and any remaining filling mixture. If you've used up all the filling, sprinkle with more breadcrumbs. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
  • Set the baking dish in a hot (200C/400F) oven with the convection function turned on if it has it. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the rolls are cooked through. The top should be nicely browned, but if not you can run the dish under the broiler for a minute or two.
  • Place the rolls on skewers (if you want, inter splicing fresh bay leaves between them). Roll the skewers in the remaining filling (or additional breadcrumbs) and drizzle them on both sides with olive oil. Grill the skewers over hot coals for about 5 minutes per side.
  • In either case, let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving, with a wedge of lemon and possibly a simply dressed green salad.

INVOLTINI DI PESCE SPADA - SWORDFISH ROLLS



Involtini Di Pesce Spada - Swordfish Rolls image

Delicious and simple Fish Rolls from Italy. After trimming your swordfish, you should make sure you have at least 8 ounces of trimmings for your filling.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Onions

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs swordfish fillets, VERY thinly sliced and trimmed (trimmings reserved)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon capers
3 ounces provolone cheese, piccante. diced
3 ounces breadcrumbs, homemade preferred
2 large eggs
salt and pepper
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
4 ounces olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil in a pan, and brown the onion, garlic, and trimmings from your swordfish.
  • After browned, add parsley, basil, breadcrumbs an capers.
  • Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes and remove from heat to cool.
  • After it has cooled slightly, run the mixture through a food mill.
  • Combine diced Provolone piccante and beaten eggs with the breadcrumb/onion mixture.
  • Take out your very thinly sliced swordfish and flatten slightly with a mallet.
  • Then take your filling and place a nice sized spoonful pf mix in the middle of your flat fillets.
  • Roll up the fillets and hold it closed with a toothpick.
  • Saute rolls in a bit of olive oil until cooked through.
  • While rolls are cooking, prepare sauce.
  • Add lemon juice to a non-reactive bowl, and start whipping it vigorously adding your olive oil very slowly in a steady stream until you acheive a superior emulsion.
  • Finish off with garlic oregano and tomato.
  • Spoon a nice amount of sauce onto your plate, and place rolls on top of sauce.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.5, Fat 62.4, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 278.4, Sodium 871.5, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 75.9

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