After an indulgent 4 day weekend get yourself back to healthy eating habits with this delicious swordfish and ratatouille recipe.
Griddled Swordfish with Ratatouille
2 x 170g swordfish steaks
olive oil
1 TBSP mixed herbs
For the ratatouille
1 TBSP olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 aubergine, cut into small chunks
1 x 600g tin of chopped tomatoes
1 small glass of red wine
salt and pepper
1 courgette, sliced
1 tsp rosemary, chopped
1 tsp thyme, chopped
1 TBSP parsley, chopped
To serve – crusty bread
Method
- Make the ratatouille by heating the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Sweat gently till softened. Add the garlic and cook gently for another 5 minutes.
- Add the aubergine and cook until it begins to soften.
- Add the tomatoes and red wine, season with salt and pepper, bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20minutes.
- Add the courgette and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the herbs and adjust the seasoning.
- Meanwhile hgeat a griddle until it is very hot. Brush the steaks with the oil and cook quickly for 2-3 minutes on each side. Dust with the chopped herbs and serve with the ratatouille and crusty bread.
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