Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls: A Medley of Mediterranean Flavours
Delve into the heart of Messina with these traditional Sicilian swordfish rolls, bursting with authentic, sun-soaked Mediterranean tastes.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 12 thin slices of swordfish
- ✓ 30g grated Sicilian pecorino cheese
- ✓ breadcrumbs
- ✓ capers
- ✓ 50g cooked swordfish flesh
- ✓ 10 green olives
- ✓ 1 onion
- ✓ 1 tablespoon tomato purée
- ✓ bay leaves
- ✓ chilli
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
📊 Nutritional Information
These Sicilian swordfish rolls truly capture the essence of Messina’s culinary heritage, a city famed for elevating swordfish to a local delicacy. Known as braciole in the region, this dish brings together crunchy breadcrumbs, sharp pecorino, briny olives, and capers, all wrapped up in tender, delicate swordfish. Perfect for a balmy summer evening, these rolls offer a light yet flavourful feast that’s bound to impress.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Mix together the breadcrumbs, pecorino, cooked swordfish, chopped olives and capers, parsley, tomato purée, olive oil, salt, and a pinch of chilli.
- 2
Spread this mixture over each swordfish slice, then roll them up and thread onto skewers, alternating with bay leaves and raw onion wedges.
- 3
Cook the rolls over hot coals or on a barbecue and serve piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a lighter take, bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes. To brighten the filling, try adding a pinch of freshly grated lemon zest for a zesty twist.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • Cooked rolls can be frozen for up to one month.
- • Reheat gently in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair these swordfish rolls with a glass of Delia Nivolelli Grecanico, a delicate Sicilian white wine with fresh, harmonious flavours.
Give these Sicilian swordfish rolls a go at home – they’re a lovely way to bring a bit of Mediterranean sunshine to your table. Whether for a casual summer supper or a relaxed gathering with friends and family, their bright, balanced flavours are sure to delight. Do share the joy and let this taste of Messina brighten up your home cooking!
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