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.

281

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swordfish Skewers With Cilantro Mint Pesto

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