Olive Oil Sous Vide Swordfish

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The sous vide technique, for cooking the swordfish, in this recipe is very similar to an olive oil poach but much more controlled & exact. As long as you follow the time & temp guidelines you will get perfectly cooked 1.5 inch swordfish steaks every time.
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Ingredients for 2

  • 2 Each | 8 Oz Swordfish Steaks

  • To Taste Kosher Salt

  • To Taste Black Pepper, freshly cracked

  • 1/4 Bunch | 3 g Thyme, chopped

  • 1 Each | 3 g Garlic Clove, minced

  • 1/2 Each | 1 g Lemon, zested

  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons | 28 g Olive Oil

Directions

  • Step 1

    Fill water bath & set temperature to 130 degrees F / 54.4 degrees C.

  • Step 2

    Season swordfish with salt & pepper.

  • Step 3

    In a bowl, add minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, & olive oil; mix well.

  • Step 4

    Place each seasoned swordfish steak into a vacuum sealable bag.

  • Step 5

    Spoon 1 Tablespoon of herb oil into each vacuum bag to coat the swordfish.

  • Step 6

    With the vacuum sealer on “moist” place the open end of the bag into the vacuum sealer, & close.

  • Step 7

    Hang bag off the counter top to ensure liquid does not enter vacuum chamber then Vacuum, & Seal each bag.

  • Step 8

    When water bath temperature reaches 130 degrees F / 54.4 degrees C, place sealed swordfish into water bath.

  • Step 9

    If the swordfish is 1.5 inches thick, it should take approximately 30 minutes to cook through. For thicker steaks, you may need to add on an additional 5 -10 minutes.

  • Step 10

    When fish is finished cooking, remove from water bath.

  • Step 11

    Heat pan to medium – high.

  • Step 12

    Carefully remove swordfish from bag & discard liquid.

  • Step 13

    Dab fish lightly with a lint-free towel or paper towel to remove excess liquid.

  • Step 14

    At this point, the fish is cooked & ready to eat but we’re looking to add a little extra flavor to the exterior. Lightly oil your heated pan & sear fish for up to 1 minute only on presentation side.

  • Step 15

    Using a spatula carefully place swordfish onto a lint free towel, seared side up.

  • Step 16

    Squeeze fresh lemon on top.

    • Finishing Steps

    • Step 0

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