Soft, caramelized eggplant and chunks of meaty swordfish vie for your attention in this complexly flavored main course. The eggplant, first broiled, then simmered with wine, diced fresh tomatoes, olives and capers, collapses into a silky caponata-like sauce. The swordfish, enriched with butter and spiked with garlic and herbs, becomes meltingly tender. If you’d rather not use swordfish, you can substitute fresh tuna or even chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breast. Serve it with rice, polenta or crusty bread to sop up every last, tender morsel.
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: not set
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 small red onion halved and thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (any kind will work)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves grated or minced
1/3 cup dry white wine or rosé (or use chicken or vegetab
2 tablespoons chopped pitted Castelvetrano or other green olives
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 1/2 pounds swordfish, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (see Note)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Torn basil leaves for garnish
Lemon or lime juice to taste (optional)
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