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: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; ½ 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; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 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 12 lbs swordfish fillets, cut into (1 1/4-inch); 24 cherry tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ 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
¼ teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
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 12 lbs swordfish fillets, cut into (1 1/4-inch)
24 cherry tomatoes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
cooking spray

1
To prepare pesto, combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
2
Let stand 30 minutes.
3
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
4
To prepare skewers, combine lime rind and next 5 ingredients (through 2 garlic cloves) in a large zip-top plastic bag.
5
Add fish to bag; seal.
6
Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning bag once.
7
Remove fish from bag; discard marinade.
8
Thread fish and tomatoes alternately onto each of 8 (8-inch) skewers; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
9
Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning every 2 minutes.
10
Serve with pesto.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, ½ cup fresh mint leaves, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 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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