Sicilian Fish Steaks

Florida Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture

4 Florida swordfish steaks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped Florida onions
1 clove Florida garlic, finely minced
1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
garlic-flavored croutons (garnish)

Coat fish in flour; fry in olive oil on moderate heat 4-5 minutes or until brown. Turn and cook 4-5 additional minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Place on serving dish and keep warm.
In same oil, cook onions and garlic until tender. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Spoon over fish and serve with croutons.

Yield: 4 servings.