Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/9 checked
4
servings
28 unit

swordfish steaks

portioned

0.5 cup

dates

whole pitted

0.5 cup

olives

pitted

0.33 cup

almonds

blanched, slivered

0.25 cup

capers

0.25 cup

parsley

flat leaf, chopped

0.25 cup

extra virgin olive oil

divided

2 tsp

salt

kosher

1 tsp

black pepper

ground

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2
~3 min

Season swordfish steaks with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~3 min

Set the seasoned swordfish aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Slice dates and olives lengthwise and place them in a bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Add blanched, slivered almonds and capers to the bowl with the dates and olives.

Step 6
~3 min

Toss the dates, olives, almonds, and capers with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Step 7
~3 min

Set the date, olive, almond, and caper mixture aside.

Step 8
~3 min

Coat 4 small oven-proof baking dishes with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil each.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~3 min

Place one seasoned swordfish steak in each baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~3 min

Evenly distribute the date, olive, almond, and caper mixture over the top of each swordfish steak.

Step 11
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Remove from oven and drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over each dish.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle with chopped flat leaf parsley and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to taste.

Ensure swordfish is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead by mixing the date, olive, almond, and caper mixture.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve over couscous or quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Lemon-herb couscous

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sardinia, Italy

Cultural Significance

Reflects Mediterranean flavors and ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

More Sardinian Dinner Recipes

Discover more delicious Sardinian Dinner recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

Sardinian
Hard
C+

Culurjones de Patate (Sardinian Ravioli with a Meat Ragu)

4.3
(287 reviews)

Sardinian ravioli filled with potato and cheese, served with a rich meat ragu.

165 min
N/A cal
Dairy
Gluten
65%
75
Sardinian
Medium
A

Country-Style Sardinian Gnocchi with Sausage Sauce

4.1
(770 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful Sardinian gnocchi dish featuring a rich sausage sauce with tomatoes, fennel, and saffron.

45 min
550 cal
Gluten-containing
Dairy-containing
65%
60
Sardinian
Hard
A

Sardinian Seafood Couscous

4.0
(1128 reviews)

A flavorful Sardinian couscous dish featuring fresh seafood like crab, mussels, and cod, cooked with aromatic vegetables and herbs.

40 min
450 cal
Pescatarian
65%
60
Sardinian
Medium
A

Sardinian Lamb Stew

4.2
(1976 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful lamb stew infused with mint and olives, cooked in a red wine sauce.

60 min
550 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
60%
65
Sardinian
Medium
A+

La Barbicina di Orgosolo

4.0
(1402 reviews)

A traditional Sardinian pasta dish featuring malloreddus pasta, rich tomato and pancetta sauce, and grated bottarga.

40 min
600 cal
Mediterranean
Pescatarian (if bottarga is included)
65%
60
Sardinian
Medium
A-

Risotto-Style Fregula With Mushrooms, Abbamele, And Goat Cheese (Fregula Kin Antunna E Crapinu)

4.2
(523 reviews)

A Sardinian-inspired risotto featuring fregula pasta, wild mushrooms, abbamele (Sardinian honey), and creamy goat cheese.

40 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Containing
60%
65
Sardinian
Medium
A+

Dinner Tonight: Sardinian Sausage Sauce with Cavatelli

4.1
(1560 reviews)

A quick and flavorful Sardinian sausage sauce recipe, featuring saffron, tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano cheese, served with cavatelli pasta.

45 min
600 cal
Gluten-containing
Dairy-containing
75%
65
Sardinian
Medium
C+

Sardinian Lamb Kabobs Over Couscous

4.1
(1904 reviews)

Flavorful Sardinian Lamb Kabobs served over a bed of fluffy couscous, featuring toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs, and a hint of saffron.

40 min
550 cal
Mediterranean
Gluten-Conscious
75%
65