Swordfish with Orzo, Pistachios and Olives
- 3/4 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup pitted mixed olives (2 ounces), coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Four 5-ounce skinless swordfish steaks, cut 1 inch thick
- 1/2 cup roasted, shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
- In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the orzo until al dente; drain.
- Return to the saucepan.
- Stir in the olives, lemon juice, butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, light a grill or heat a grill pan until very hot.
- Brush the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Stir the pistachios into the orzo and serve with the swordfish.
orzo, mixed olives, lemon juice, unsalted butter, extravirgin olive oil, salt, swordfish, pistachios
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/swordfish-orzo-pistachios-and-olives (may not work)