Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish

Beautiful swordfish fillet is poached in a divine and vibrant sauce of garlic, white wine, baby tomatoes and fragrant basil. Served alongside a sweet and smooth butternut mash to soak up all the juicy flavours! This delectable dish is sided with fresh salad leaves.

Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish

with roasted butternut mash & flaked almonds

4.7

Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Overall Time: 30 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Butter (optional)
  • Milk (optional)
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  1. BEAUTIFUL BUTTERNUT

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.

  2. BRING YOUR SWORD

    Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the halved baby tomatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and starting to blister, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the White Wine and leave to simmer for 1-2 minutes until almost all evaporated. Add the stock, ½ the torn basil, seasoning, and 100ml of boiling water. Mix until fully combined. Gently lower the swordfish fillet into the mixture. Pop on the lid and leave to poach for 8-10 minutes, flipping the Fish/" title="View all our recipes with Fish at eCook">Fish halfway. On completion, the fish should be cooked through.

  3. GET MASHING

    When the butternut is done, place it in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste.

  4. TOAST & TOSS

    Place the Flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. In a bowl, combine the rinsed Salad Leaves, ½ the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. EAT UP!

    Plate up a big spoonful of the butternut mash and top with the delicious poached swordfish and tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining basil and almonds. Side with the fresh salad. Stunning, Chef!

  1. BEAUTIFUL BUTTERNUT

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.

  2. BRING YOUR SWORD

    Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the halved baby tomatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and starting to blister, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the White Wine and leave to simmer for 1-2 minutes until almost all evaporated. Add the stock, ½ the torn basil, seasoning, and 200ml of boiling water. Mix until fully combined. Gently lower the swordfish fillets into the mixture. Pop on the lid and leave to poach for 8-10 minutes, flipping the Fish/" title="View all our recipes with Fish at eCook">Fish halfway. On completion, the fish should be cooked through.

  3. GET MASHING

    When the butternut is done, place it in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste.

  4. TOAST & TOSS

    Place the Flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. In a bowl, combine the rinsed Salad Leaves, ½ the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. EAT UP!

    Plate up a big spoonful of the butternut mash and top with the delicious poached swordfish and tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining basil and almonds. Side with the fresh salad. Stunning, Chef!

  1. BEAUTIFUL BUTTERNUT

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. To ensure they do get crispy, don’t overcrowd the tray- use two trays instead! Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.

  2. BRING YOUR SWORD

    Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the halved baby tomatoes and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened and starting to blister, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the White Wine and leave to simmer for 1-2 minutes until almost all evaporated. Add the stock, ½ the torn basil, seasoning, and 300ml of boiling water. Mix until fully combined. Gently lower the swordfish fillets into the mixture. Pop on the lid and leave to poach for 10-12 minutes, flipping the Fish/" title="View all our recipes with Fish at eCook">Fish halfway. On completion, the fish should be cooked through.

  3. GET MASHING

    When the butternut is done, place it in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste.

  4. TOAST & TOSS

    Place the Flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. In a bowl, combine the rinsed Salad Leaves, ½ the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. EAT UP!

    Plate up a big spoonful of the butternut mash and top with the delicious poached swordfish and tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining basil and almonds. Side with the fresh salad. Stunning, Chef!

  1. BEAUTIFUL BUTTERNUT

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. To ensure they do get crispy, don’t overcrowd the tray- use two trays instead! Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.

  2. BRING YOUR SWORD

    Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the halved baby tomatoes and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened and starting to blister, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the White Wine and leave to simmer for 1-2 minutes until almost all evaporated. Add the stock, ½ the torn basil, seasoning, and 400ml of boiling water. Mix until fully combined. Gently lower the swordfish fillets into the mixture. Pop on the lid and leave to poach for 10-12 minutes, flipping the Fish/" title="View all our recipes with Fish at eCook">Fish halfway. On completion, the fish should be cooked through.

  3. GET MASHING

    When the butternut is done, place it in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste.

  4. TOAST & TOSS

    Place the Flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. In a bowl, combine the rinsed Salad Leaves, ½ the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. EAT UP!

    Plate up a big spoonful of the butternut mash and top with the delicious poached swordfish and tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining basil and almonds. Side with the fresh salad. Stunning, Chef!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish?

The preparation time for Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish with roasted butternut mash & flaked almonds is between 15 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish with roasted butternut mash & flaked almonds?

The total time required to make Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish with roasted butternut mash & flaked almonds is between 30 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish?

Baby Tomato Medley, Butternut Chunks, Fish, Flaked Almonds, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Line-caught Swordfish Fillet, Line-caught Swordfish Fillets, Salad Leaves, Vegetable Stock, White Wine

What is the nutritional information of Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish?

Calories: 396, Carbs: 35 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 29.5 grams, Sugar: 7 grams, Salt: 567 grams

How do I prepare Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish?

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERNUT: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway. GET MASHING: When the butternut is done, place it in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water, and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste. TOAST & TOSS: Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. In a bowl, combine the rinsed salad leaves, ½ the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. EAT UP!: Plate up a big spoonful of the butternut mash and top with the delicious poached swordfish and tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining basil and almonds. Side with the fresh salad. Stunning, Chef! BRING YOUR SWORD: Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the halved baby tomatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and starting to blister, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the white wine and leave to simmer for 1-2 minutes until almost all evaporated. Add the stock, ½ the torn basil, seasoning, and 200ml of boiling water. Mix until fully combined. Gently lower the swordfish fillets into the mixture. Pop on the lid and leave to poach for 8-10 minutes, flipping the fish halfway. On completion, the fish should be cooked through.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish?

Baby Tomato Medley, Butternut Chunks, Fish, Flaked Almonds, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Line-caught Swordfish Fillet, Line-caught Swordfish Fillets, Salad Leaves, Vegetable Stock, White Wine

How many calories does Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish have?

396 calories

How much fat content does Terrific Tomato & Basil Swordfish have?

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