Fish & seafood / RICETTI
Swordfish in Maltese tomato sauce
Swordfish steaks with olives, capers and mint.
◷ 40 min / 4 servings
Method
- Soften onion in oil for 8 minutes. Add garlic and tomatoes.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, then add olives and capers.
- Nestle swordfish into the sauce. Cover and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Season and add mint just before serving.
✳ From the kitchen
Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Tradition reference
Ta’ Detta · Traditional Maltese signature dishes ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.