Blackened swordfish with sweet potato fries and sweetcorn salsa

Blackened Swordfish with sweet potato fries and sweetcorn salsa 

By John Scales – Head Chef at Audley Wycliffe Park

Swordfish is a fabulous healthy alternative to beef steak, this tasty recipe includes a blackened seasoning from a blend of spices that offer an unforgettable flavour and served with deliciously crispy sweet potato fries. 

Blackened swordfish with sweetcorn salsa and sweet potato fries

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 x Swordfish supremes (frozen or fresh)
  • 150g Sweet potatoes
  • Rocket (to serve)
  • Olive Oil 
  • Salt and Pepper

Swordfish seasoning

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • ½  tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½  tsp turmeric powder

Sweetcorn salsa

  • 100g frozen sweetcorn
  • Baby cherry or plum tomatoes
  • Handful fresh coriander
  • Red chilli (optional)
  • 1 x spring onion
  • Lime
  • Olive oil

Method

To bake the sweet potato fries

  • Peel the sweet potatoes or wash if you prefer to leave the skin on.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into fries, and place on a baking tray. 
  • Toss with 1 tsp of your preferred oil, salt and pepper. 
  • Spread evenly across a baking tray and bake in the oven at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 20 mins turning halfway through, until crisp and golden.
  • Alternatively if you prefer to use an airfryer: Toss the chipped potatoes in a bowl with the oil, salt and pepper then transfer to your airfryer tray or basket (you may need to cook in batches). Cook at 180C for around 10-15 mins, until lightly golden, giving a little shake or toss after 5 minutes.

To fry the Swordfish

  • Combine all the seasoning ingredients together in shallow dish or plate.
  • Brush one side of the fish with a thin coating of oil and press in the seasoning (if using frozen fish rinse any ice off and pat dry first) 
  • Add a little oil to a frying pan on a medium-hot heat. Fry the swordfish for 3 minutes on each side (it will need a little longer if cooking from frozen.) Tip: Try not to move the fish around the pan too much or it will stick.
  • Don’t be scared if it’s blackened, it all adds to the flavour! 

To make the salsa

  • Cook the sweetcorn in the microwave for 3 minutes in a little water, then drain and allow to cool.
  • Chop the tomatoes into quarters (or halves if small), and chop the spring onion and coriander, and add to the sweetcorn with a good glug of olive oil, and the juice of half a lime. Add chopped chilli to suit your taste.

Plate up all the elements and enjoy!