Sicilian Swordfish Linguine

Meaty swordfish, peak-summer Roma tomatoes, briny capers, and crisp parsley breadcrumbs turn quick linguine into a restaurant-worthy Sicilian dinner.

Ingredients

  • Swordfish Steak Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces $8.99
  • Private Selection® Italian Linguine
    6 ounces $1.67
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    12 ounces $1.49
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $1.29
  • Plain breadcrumbs
    1/3 cup
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Capers, drained
    2 tablespoons
  • Kirkland Signature Toscana wine
    1/4 cup
  • Fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon $1.29
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    2 quarts
  • Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana
    750 ml $17.99

Instructions

  1. Cut 12 ounces swordfish into 1-inch pieces, pat dry, and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Dice 12 ounces Roma tomatoes, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 1/4 cup parsley into two 2-tablespoon portions.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until golden. Remove from the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and transfer the breadcrumb topping to a bowl.
  3. Bring 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a boil. Add 6 ounces linguine and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. While the linguine cooks, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned 12 ounces swordfish and sear for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145°F in the center; transfer to a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds, add 12 ounces diced Roma tomatoes, and cook for 6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Kirkland Signature Toscana wine and 2 tablespoons drained capers; simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked 6 ounces linguine, seared 12 ounces swordfish, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss gently for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce coats the pasta and the swordfish is hot.
  7. Divide the swordfish linguine between 2 shallow bowls, top each serving with half of the 1/3 cup breadcrumb topping, and plate immediately.

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $14–$18, excluding the wine

Health notes: About 790 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein, ample carbohydrates, and moderate fat.

Drink pairing: Serve Kirkland Signature Toscana slightly cool; its savory red-fruit character complements the tomato sauce and meaty swordfish.

Wine picks:

  • Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana $17.99 750 ml
  • Frescobaldi Remole Tuscany Sangiovese Based Italy Red Wine $12.99 750 ml

Why it works: The dish’s tomato, caper, garlic, chili, and breadcrumb accents strongly favor bright, savory Sangiovese over the heavier Cabernet options. Serve slightly cool, echoing the recipe’s Toscana pairing note.