Swordfish Skewers With Cilantro-Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Swordfish Skewers With Cilantro-Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto:; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; Skewers:; 2 teaspoons grated lime rind; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 pounds swordfish fillets, cut into (1 1/4-inch) cubes; 24 cherry tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

Pesto:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
Skewers:
2 teaspoons grated lime rind
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds swordfish fillets, cut into (1 1/4-inch) cubes
24 cherry tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray

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To prepare pesto, combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Let stand 30 minutes.
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Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
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To prepare skewers, combine lime rind and next 5 ingredients (through 2 garlic cloves) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add fish to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning bag once. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade. Thread fish and tomatoes alternately onto each of 8 (8-inch) skewers; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning every 2 minutes. Serve with pesto.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto:, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Swordfish Skewers With Cilantro-Mint Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Swordfish Skewers With Cilantro-Mint Pesto

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