Spelt with Swordfish

I can suggest a Mediterranean recipe with a nice Italian flavor that pairs spelt with swordfish. Here are the ingredients and instructions.

Ingredients

• 200 g of pearled spelt
• 200 g of swordfish (in steaks or already cut into cubes)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• Fresh parsley to taste
• 1 lemon (juice and grated zest)
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Start by boiling the spelt in a pot with plenty of salted water following the cooking time indicated on the package (generally between 20 and 30 minutes).
2. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, sauté a clove of garlic in extra virgin olive oil.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes cut in half and let them cook for a few minutes until they start to split.
4. Add the swordfish cut into cubes, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, turning them gently to prevent them from breaking.
5. Once the spelt is cooked, drain it and add it to the pan with the tomatoes and swordfish.
6. Gently mix everything to enhance the flavors and combine them.
7. Finish by adding fresh chopped parsley and the grated zest of a lemon, and if you like, a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil.
8. Plate and add a drizzle of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Curiosity

Spelt is an ancient grain with very distant origins; it is even thought to have been the basis of the Roman legions’ diet. Today it is revalued for its nutritional qualities and digestibility. Paired with swordfish, a prized and tasty fish, it makes for a rich and balanced one-dish meal.

Enjoy your meal and have fun experimenting with this recipe that blends tradition and Mediterranean taste!