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Swordfish Milanese Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 1 c panko (Japanese bread crumbs) .
  • 3 c lightly packed arugula .
  • 2 large eggs .
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter .
  • 1 bunch watercress, stemmed .
  • 4 (5 oz) swordfish steaks, each about 1/2-inch-thick .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1 lemon, juice of .
  • 2 tbsps light olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Place the panko in a pie dish.
  • Step #2 In another pie dish, beat the eggs to mix.
  • Step #3 Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap.
  • Step #4 Place 2 swordfish steaks on plastic wrap, about 2 inches apart.
  • Step #5 Place another sheet of plastic wrap over the steaks.
  • Step #6 Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a heavy rolling pin, carefully flatten the swordfish steaks to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Step #7 Remove top plastic wrap & sprinkle the swordfish with salt & pepper on both sides.
  • Step #8 Set aside the swordfish steaks & flatten & season remaining 2 steaks, using the plastic wrap to help again.
  • Step #9 Dip each steak into the egg, then the panko, coating completely & patting to adhere.
  • Step #10 Working in batches, melt 2 tbsps of butter with 2 tbsp of light olive oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Step #11 Place 2 coated swordfish steaks in pan & cook this until brown & crisp & just cooked through in the middle, about 1 1/2 mins per side.
  • Step #12 Transfer to a cooling rack set on a baking sheet & lightly tent with foil wrap to keep warm (do not seal with foil wrap or the breading will become soggy).
  • Step #13 Repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil, & 2 swordfish steaks.
  • Step #14 Whisk the lemon juice & extra-virgin olive oil In a large-ish bowl to mix.
  • Step #15 Add the arugula & watercress, & toss lightly to coat.
  • Step #16 Spice up the salad, to taste, with salt & pepper.
  • Step #17 Transfer the swordfish steaks to plates.
  • Step #18 Top with the salad & serve.
  • Enjoy the Swordfish Milanese recipe

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