Pesce Spada Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

coarse salt
1/2 lb medium pasta shell
2 1/2 lbs swordfish steaks , trimmed of skin and dark connective tissue
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/2 pint grape tomatoes
6 scallions, chopped
1 cup fresh basil , torn
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a couple of teaspoons coarse salt to the boiling water; add in the pasta and cook 8-9 minutes, al dente.
Meanwhile, cube the swordfish into bite-size pieces.
Heat a large, deep skillet over med-high heat; add in the olive oil in a slow stream; then add in the swordfish.
Cook fish until lightly browned on all sides; remove using a slotted spoon to a plate; cover loosely with foil and set aside.
Add the garlic, zucchini, and tomatoes to the skillet; season with salt.
Keep them moving and cook 3 minutes.
Add in the scallions; cook the veggies 2 minutes or until the skins of the tomatoes pop.
Return swordfish to pan along with the herbs.
Add in the wine to deglaze the pan; add in the hot, drained pasta and toss.
Season to taste with pepper and salt, if needed; transfer to a large bowl or platter and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	513.09 Kcal (2148 kJ)
Calories from fat	241.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.86g	41%
Cholesterol	92.4mg	31%
Sodium	181.15mg	8%
Potassium	733.49mg	16%
Total Carbs	22.72g	8%
Sugars	3.22g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	4%
Protein	40.84g	82%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	29%
Iron	134.7mg	749%
Calcium	50.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.59 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.53g	41%
Cholesterol	19.02mg	31%
Sodium	37.28mg	8%
Potassium	150.94mg	16%
Total Carbs	4.68g	8%
Sugars	0.66g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	4%
Protein	8.41g	82%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	29%
Iron	27.7mg	749%
Calcium	10.4mg	5%

* 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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