Penne with Swordfish, Mint, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Penne with Swordfish, Mint, and Pine Nuts
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Directions:

  1. In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350° oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat. Sprinkle the swordfish with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook 4 minutes. Turn and cook until the fish is just done, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove. When the fish is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Wipe out the pan. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil to the pan and heat over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 cup of the mint and remove the pan from the heat.
  4. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain and toss with the swordfish, the garlic-and-mint oil, the pine nuts, the remaining 1/4 cup mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Variations: You can use tuna in place of the swordfish. Cook the tuna a few minutes less than the swordfish so that it's still pink inside.
  6. Wine Recommendation: Although a meaty fish such as swordfish can usually take a red wine, the minty accents here are better accentuated by a crisp white wine such as a pinot grigio from Italy or a sauvignon blanc from Washington State.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.87 Kcal (1193 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.45g 24%
Cholesterol 29.48mg 10%
Sodium 512.37mg 21%
Potassium 449.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 13.39g 4%
Sugars 2.06g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6.78g 27%
Protein 19.47g 39%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 231.3mg 1285%
Calcium 65.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.87 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.39g 24%
Cholesterol 12.2mg 10%
Sodium 212mg 21%
Potassium 186.16mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.54g 4%
Sugars 0.85g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 27%
Protein 8.06g 39%
Vitamin C 4mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 49%
Iron 95.7mg 1285%
Calcium 27.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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