Broiled Swordfish With Chick Peas and Tomatoes

Name: Broiled Swordfish With Chick Peas and Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 swordfish steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick, about two pounds in all; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups canned Italian tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 pound cooked chick peas or two 8-ounce cans, rinsed and drained

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 3(26)
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Ingredients

2swordfish steaks, 1½ inches thick, about two pounds in all
2tablespoons creme fraiche
1medium onion, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
3tablespoons olive oil
4cups canned Italian tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1pound cooked chick peas or two 8-ounce cans, rinsed and drained

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat broiler. Spread the swordfish steaks on both sides with the creme fraiche. Set aside.
Step 2
Soften the onion with the garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, hot pepper flakes, rosemary, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add the chick peas and cook another 10 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper and broil, turning once, until medium rare. Serve with chick peas on the side.

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