Swordfish Bacon Wraps with Nori and Cheese
What Started it all:
Butter+Bacon+Swordfish+Nori Sheet+Cheese
This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of butter and bacon with the unique taste of swordfish, all wrapped in a crispy nori sheet and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying a fun family dinner, this recipe serves four and is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 4 swordfish steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 nori sheets (cut in half)
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped scallions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Swordfish: Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels. Reserve some bacon grease in the skillet.
- Wrap the Swordfish: Take each swordfish steak and wrap two slices of bacon around it. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon in place if necessary.
- Sear the Swordfish: In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the wrapped swordfish steaks. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bacon is crispy and the fish is cooked through.
- Prepare the Nori: While the swordfish is cooking, place a half sheet of nori on a clean surface. Once the swordfish steaks are cooked, place one on each nori sheet.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each swordfish steak. Carefully fold the nori around the fish and cheese to create a wrap.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the wrapped swordfish to the skillet and cover with a lid for about 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Remove the wraps from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Slice them in half and serve with chopped scallions or sesame seeds on top for garnish.
These Swordfish Bacon Wraps with Nori and Cheese are a perfect blend of flavors and textures that are sure to impress anyone at your table. Enjoy this fun and delicious dish with your loved ones, and don't forget to experiment with different cheeses and garnishes to make it your own! Happy cooking!