Sicilian Swordfish Involtini with Pine Nuts
Thin swordfish rolled around a savory filling of breadcrumbs, currants, pine nuts and pecorino, then roasted with bay leaves. A jewel of Italian coastal cooking.
Ingredients
Serves 4- 1.25 lb swordfish, thinly sliced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup pine nuts
- 0.25 cup currants
- 0.33 cup pecorino, grated
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 bay leaves
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1
Toast the breadcrumbs and pine nuts in olive oil with garlic until golden.
- 2
Off the heat, stir in currants, pecorino and parsley to make the filling.
- 3
Gently pound the swordfish slices thin and season lightly.
- 4
Spoon filling onto each slice, roll into tight bundles and secure on skewers with bay leaves between.
- 5
Brush the rolls with olive oil and roast at 425F for 15 to 18 minutes.
- 6
Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve warm.
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