Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe OspreySwordfish Milanese Recipe

Swordfish Milanese Recipe

Inspired by The Osprey
Time45m
Serves4

Bagna cauda aioli, broccolini, meyer lemon

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Ingredients

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Swordfish

Bagna Cauda Aioli

Broccolini

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Swordfish

  1. 1

    Prepare Swordfish

    Season the swordfish steaks with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Dredging Station

    Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Coat Swordfish

    Dredge each swordfish steak in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Cooking the Swordfish

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Fry Swordfish

    Carefully add the coated swordfish steaks to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Making the Bagna Cauda Aioli

  1. 6

    Cook Garlic and Anchovies

    In a small saucepan, combine garlic cloves and anchovy fillets. Add olive oil and cook over low heat until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Do not let the garlic brown.

  2. 7

    Blend Aioli

    Transfer the garlic and anchovy mixture to a blender. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Cooking the Broccolini

  1. 8

    Prepare Broccolini

    Trim the ends of the broccolini and rinse under cold water.

  2. 9

    Cook Broccolini

    In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the broccolini for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.

  3. 10

    Sauté Broccolini

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the blanched broccolini, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serving

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving platter, arrange the fried swordfish steaks. Serve with sautéed broccolini on the side.

  2. 12

    Add Aioli and Garnish

    Drizzle bagna cauda aioli over the swordfish and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the dish.

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