Sicilian Fish Recipe with Onions, Mint and Vinegar

halibut steak topped with onions and mint on green plate

Sicilian Fish Recipe with Onions, Mint and Vinegar

Sicilian style fish with onions, mint, and vinegar is prepared in a distinctly Sicilian way combining sweet and sour flavors. This flavorful dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes and is perfect for enjoying during the summer months!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Sicilian-Italian

Keyword Sicilian fish with onions mint and vinegar, sweet and sour fish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 442kcal

Author Nadia Fazio

Ingredients

4 fish steaks halibut, swordfish, tuna, grouper, or cod (about 2 lbs or just under 1 kg)
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
4 tbsp. olive oil divided
2 large onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup mint leaves chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Instructions

Pan fry the swordfish:

Dredge both sides of the fish in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tbsp. of olive oil on medium high heat and cook the swordfish steaks in a skillet large enough to fit 4 steaks for 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

For the onion, mint and vinegar sauce:

Add remaining olive oil to the same pan and add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 7-8 minutes until golden.
Stir in chopped mint leaves. Pour in red wine vinegar.
Return the fish to the pan and cook 1 minute. Flip the fish over, spoon some of the onion mixture over each piece and cook 1 minute longer or until done.
Serve hot with onion mixture spooned over the swordfish.

Notes

This recipe works well with halibut; grouper; cod; tuna; swordfish or sardines.
Cooking time may vary according to the thickness of your fish.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Please note that the nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary according to exact ingredients used and portion size.

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