Sous Vide Swordfish
Emily Farris and Jeff Akin are the co-founders of Feed Me Creative, a former culinary creative agency in Kansas City, MO.
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Ingredients for 2
2 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Step 1
Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 130°F (55°C).
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Step 2
Season the swordfish with salt and pepper. Place in a large zipper lock or vacuum seal bag with the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Seal the bag using the water immersion technique or a vacuum sealer on the moist setting. Place in the water bath and set the timer for 30 minutes, or up to 45 minutes.
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath. Carefully remove the swordfish from the bag and pat very dry with paper towels. Reserve cooking liquid.
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Step 1
Heat a grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet to high (600-700 degrees). Add the swordfish and sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Step 2
Divide the swordfish between two serving plates and drizzle with some of the cooking liquid from the bag. Serve.