Chef John's Grilled Swordfish Bruschetta

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There are two keys to this recipe. First, add enough oil and vinegar to your tomatoes to make a good amount of 'sauce' with which to douse the grilled fish and bread. Second, grill the bread very well over the coals. It should be golden brown with distinctive charred grill marks. The bitter hit from these stripes of charred bread actually makes the tomatoes even sweeter and more delicious.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomato halves

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 slices French bread

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 swordfish steaks

  • 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil

Directions

  1. Stir tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Let sit until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush bread slices with olive oil.

  3. Cook bread slices on the preheated grill until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  4. Brush swordfish steaks with grapeseed oil and season with salt and black pepper.

  5. Cook swordfish steaks on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.

  6. Divide bread slices between two plates and top each plate with 1 swordfish steak. Spoon 1/2 of the cherry tomato mixture over each steak.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

749 Calories
44g Fat
51g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 749
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 57%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 702mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 686mg 15%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.