Swordfish Kebabs Food

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• For the kebabs: Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, ginger, lemon zest and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Put the swordfish in a large bowl. Put the peppers, onions, zucchini and tomatoes in another large bowl. Evenly divide the olive oil mixture between the two bowls and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
• For the garlic aioli: Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, parsley, garlic, mustard, vinegar and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• When the fish and vegetables are ready, preheat a grill over medium-high heat. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.)
• Meanwhile, thread the swordfish onto six 12-inch skewers. Thread the peppers, onions, zucchini and tomatoes onto individual skewers.
• Brush the grill grates with oil. Place the kebabs on the grill, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill until lightly charred and grill-marked and the swordfish is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• To serve, spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of garlic aioli on top of each pita. Place the swordfish and vegetables on top, drizzle with more garlic aioli, and sprinkle with cilantro and parsley.

HERBED SWORDFISH AND SHIITAKE KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, the parsley, cilantro, scallions, vinegar and garlic in a blender and pulse until combined. Add the red pepper flakes and season with salt. Pour half of the herb oil into a bowl; set aside for serving.
• Toss the swordfish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the cumin and coriander in a bowl; season with salt. Thread the swordfish, mushrooms and red onion onto eight 10-inch skewers. Grill the kebabs until just marked, about 2 minutes per side, then continue cooking, turning and brushing with the remaining herb oil, until just cooked through, 5 to 6 more minutes. Drizzle with the reserved herb oil.

ROSEMARY-SKEWERED SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup oil into a wide, shallow, nonreactive dish. Stir in the lemon and orange zests, 1/2 tablespoon of the thyme and all but 1 tablespoon of the chopped rosemary. Add the swordfish to the marinade and turn to coat the fish completely. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
• Preheat gas grill to high or prepare a charcoal grill, letting the coals burn until white ash is visible. Remove the swordfish from the marinade, brushing off any solids. Skewer the fish pieces with the rosemary branches (about 4 pieces per branch). Season each kebab with salt and pepper. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook, turning as needed, until cooked through, approximately 4 minutes total.

SWORDFISH KEBABS WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Put the fish cubes in a bowl. Soak eight 8-inch wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the pesto: Put the almonds and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the mint, parsley and lemon zest and pulse until finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and whisk in the olive oil; loosen with 1 tablespoon water, if needed. Season the pesto with salt, pepper and the red pepper flakes, if using. Pour about one-third of the pesto over the swordfish and toss to evenly coat. Reserve the remaining pesto for serving. Refrigerate the swordfish for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Skewer 3 or 4 chunks of swordfish on each skewer. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drizzle the skewers with the reserved pesto and serve with lemon wedges.

CHICKEN OR SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Season the chicken or swordfish with salt and pepper. Mash the garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle. Place the yogurt in a 2-quart bowl and stir in the mashed garlic, another 1/4 teaspoon salt, the curry powder, cardamom, and canola oil. Add the chicken or fish, the tomatoes and the peppers, and toss together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak for 30 minutes or longer.
• To make the sauce, in a mortar and pestle mash the garlic and salt together to a paste. Stir into the drained yogurt, along with the optional cumin seeds and the mint or dill. Set aside.
• Prepare a hot charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for fifteen minutes. Thread the chicken or fish onto skewers, alternating with the peppers and tomatoes. Do not jam the pieces together tightly, but leave a little space between so that the pieces cook evenly. Place on the hot grill. Grill 5 minutes and turn over. Grill fish skewers for another 5 minutes, or until the fish is springy to the touch. Grill chicken for another 7 to 10 minutes, turning onto another side after 5 minutes, or until cooked through but not dry. Remove from the grill and serve, with the yogurt sauce and with basmati rice.

SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Place fish in a large dish.
• Blend together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika and seasonings in a small bowl.
• Pour over the fish.
• Cover loosely with clear film and leave in a cool place to marinate for up to 2 hours.
• Thread the fish cubes onto skewers, alternating with pieces of tomato and onion.
• Grill the kebabs for 7 to 10 minutes, basting frequently with the remaining marinade and turning occasionally.
• Serve with plenty of fresh salad.

SWORDFISH KEBOBS

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients and pineapple juice in a large bowl and add swordfish chunks. Let sit for 15 minutes. Soak 8" bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes. Alternate swordfish and remaining ingredients on skewers. Kabobs can be grilled or broiled for 8-10 minutes. Rotate the kabobs for either method and baste with remaining marinade.

SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add fish and refrigerate at least 1 and up to 4 hours.
• Preheat barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Drain fish, reserving marinade. Thread fish on skewers alternately with onions, green and bell peppers and mushrooms. Arrange skewers on grill. Grill until swordfish is just cooked through, brushing skewers frequently with marinade, about 5 minutes.

SWORDFISH, BACON, AND CHERRY TOMATO KEBABS

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Cut swordfish into 1-inch pieces and in a shallow dish toss with garlic, lemon juice, and oil to coat. Marinate swordfish, covered and chilled, 20 minutes.
• In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until pale golden but still soft and transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving fat.
• Thread swordfish, bacon, and tomatoes onto four 10-inch skewers. Brush kebabs with some of reserved fat and grill on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals 3 to 4 minutes. Turn kebabs and grill 3 to 4 minutes more, or until swordfish is just cooked through.
• Serve kebabs with lemon wedges.

SWORDFISH ZUCCHINI KEBABS

Steps:

• Soak eight 10-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the swordfish and ginger beer in a medium bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Thread the fish, nectarine and zucchini onto the skewers. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill, covered, turning once, until grill marks appear and the fish is cooked through, about 4 minutes.

SWORDFISH KEBABS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Pre Heat grill until hot about 15 minutes.
• While grill heats, squeeze 1/4 cup lemon juice. Whisk 1/4 cup oil, oregano and 2 tablespoons lemon juice together in large bowl.
• Cut swordfish into 1 inch chunks and pat dry with paper towels. Add to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for ten minutes.
• While swordfish marinates, whisk remaining 3 tablespoons oil, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt and1 teaspoon pepper together in serving bowl, set dressing aside. Trim zucchini, then shave into ribbons with vegetable peeler. Shave ricotta salata with peeler. chop mint. Thread marinated swordfish onto skewers.
• Clean and oil cooking grate. Grill swordfish skewers, covered turning often unitl done, 9-12 minutes. transfer to platter,.
• Add kale, zucchini, ricotta salata and mint to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Slide swordfish off skewers andserve with salad.

SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, cumin, chile powder, vinegar, molasses, and orange and lime juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and set aside. Halve lemons crosswise and cut each half into 4 wedges.
• On each of 6 long metal skewers, arrange 4 lemon wedges, 3 bay leaves, 3 pieces of fish, and 2 tomatoes. Kebabs can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated for up to 6 hours before cooking.
• Heat grill to medium hot. Sprinkle kebabs with the salt and pepper and spoon glaze over them. Grill until fish is opaque to the center and lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side; brush with glaze several times while cooking. Remove skewers and serve with our Black Bean and Grilled Corn Salsa, if desired.

YOGURT-MARINATED SWORDFISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Season the fish with salt and pepper. Combine the yogurt and 1 tablespoon parsley in a shallow baking dish and add the fish, turning to coat. Marinate the fish for 15 minutes at room temperature or for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, combine the reserved yogurt and remaining parsley in a small bowl and mix well.
• Thread the skewers, alternating the fish, tomatoes, and scallions.
• Prepare a stove-top griddle or outdoor grill. Grill the kebabs 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until opaque. Serve with a dollop of the yogurt sauce.

XIFIAS SOUVLAKI: GRILLED SWORDFISH KEBABS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until thick and creamy. Whisk in remaining marinade ingredients.
• Place swordfish cubes in a plastic bag and pour in marinade.Mix it around to make sure all the pieces get good and covered.
• Marinate for 2-3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
• To make skewers, thread on a piece of swordfish, a bay leaf (or half a large leaf), a cherry tomato, a piece of pepper and a piece of onion. Repeat order.
• Grill over hot coals for 8-9 minutes, turning to cook evenly. Swordfish is done when juices bubble up.