Swordfish Steak Marseillaise

A classic French-inspired dish featuring swordfish steaks wrapped in a rich mixture of crab, shrimp, cod, and mushrooms. The fish is first broiled for color, then baked in parchment with aromatic spices like mace and allspice. This method keeps the meat moist while infusing it with deep, savory flavors.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 344

Description

A classic French-inspired dish featuring swordfish steaks wrapped in a rich mixture of crab, shrimp, cod, and mushrooms. The fish is first broiled for color, then baked in parchment with aromatic spices like mace and allspice. This method keeps the meat moist while infusing it with deep, savory flavors.

Directions

1
Combine all ingredients except the swordfish, butter, and bacon fat.
2
Mix well, then process using the finest blade to make a paste.
3
Melt the butter, add the bacon fat, then sauté the paste for 5 minutes over low heat.
4
Set the paste aside.
5
Brush both sides of the swordfish with oil and brown quickly under a broiler.
6
Keep the fish warm.
7
Oil a large sheet of brown paper or vegetable parchment.
8
Spread half of the crab mixture on the paper.
9
Lay the browned swordfish on the mixture, then cover the swordfish with the remainder of the crab mixture.
10
Fold the paper to cover and enclose the fish, and twist the ends.
11
Place the bundle on a greased cookie sheet.
12
Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes; turn once after 25 minutes.
13
Serve with lemon butter flavored with garlic.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 344kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g18%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 147mg49%
Sodium 978mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 46.3g93%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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