Best Garlicky Cilantro Lime Swordfish Kebabs Recipes

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND SWORDFISH KEBABS

Grilled Vegetable and Swordfish Kebabs image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
1 tablespoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds swordfish, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 to 6 mini bell peppers of varying colors
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, ends kept on
1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
8 pieces pita or naan, toasted on the grill
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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.

GRILLED SWORDFISH KEBABS WITH GOLDEN RAISIN CHIMICHURRI

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Swordfish is the perfect seafood for grilling - the flesh is sturdy and firm, with a mild flavor that readily absorbs the aroma of smoke without losing its own. Most people grill swordfish as steaks; the Miami chef Michael Schwartz cuts it into chunks for kebabs, a format that allows him to intersperse the chunks of fish with lemon slices and bay leaves, and grills them over wood (though you could use charcoal or, if necessary, grill over gas). The tips of the bay leaves char, imparting a fragrant herbal smoke. By way of a sauce, Mr. Schwartz serves a classic Argentine chimichurri with a not-so-classic twist - the addition of yellow raisins, which counter the traditional garlic and vinegar with an unexpected note of sweetness. If swordfish is unavailable, use another sturdy fish, like tuna or mako shark.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories dinner, seafood, skewers and kebabs, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds swordfish steaks (at least 1 1/2 inches thick), skinned and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
12 bay leaves (preferably fresh)
2 lemons, halved lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, seeds removed, plus 1 whole lemon for squeezing
Coarse sea salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, washed, shaken dry and stemmed
1/4 cup stemmed fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

Make the kebabs: Thread the swordfish, bay leaves and lemon slices alternately onto flat bamboo or metal skewers. Arrange in a nonreactive baking dish. Season the kebabs on all sides with salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon over them. Sprinkle with oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Turn the kebabs a few times to coat with the flavorings and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the chimichurri: Place the raisins in a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over them and stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Let raisins soak for 15 minutes.
Finely chop parsley, oregano, thyme and garlic in a food processor. Gradually work in 3/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste; the chimichurri should be highly seasoned.
Drain raisins well and add them to the chimichurri. Pulse the processor a few times to mix, but leave the raisins mostly whole. Transfer 3/4 cup of the chimichurri to a small bowl for basting, and transfer the rest to a serving bowl.
Meanwhile, build a wood fire in your grill with a hot zone for searing and a medium zone for cooking. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks between the Flavorizer bars or over the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
Arrange the kebabs over the hot fire and grill until the fish is browned and sizzling and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side, 8 to 12 minutes in all. Move kebabs to the medium zone if they start to burn. Baste with a little of the reserved chimichurri as the kebabs cook.
Serve the kebabs with the remaining chimichurri on the side for spooning over the fish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 905, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1012 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER

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Quick and easy grilled swordfish with a tasty butter sauce.

Provided by Michellea Southern David

Categories Seafood Fish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks, 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime zest
¼ teaspoon lime juice

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Brush both sides of swordfish with olive oil.
Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes, brushing with olive oil and turning once halfway through.
Meanwhile, combine butter, cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve butter mixture with swordfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 232.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SURF 'N' TURF KEBABS WITH CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE

Surf 'n' Turf Kebabs with Cilantro-Lime Sauce image

Categories Lamb Onion Tomato Marinate Quick & Easy Lime Peach Eggplant Bell Pepper Zucchini Summer Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Swordfish Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

Marinade
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dry Sherry
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons honey
4 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Kebabs
1 1/2 pounds swordfish, cut into sixteen 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into sixteen 1 1/2-inch cubes
8 plum tomatoes, halved crosswise
2 large peaches with skin, halved, pitted, each half cut into 4 wedges
16 3-inch-long green onion bottoms
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 16 squares
1 1-pound eggplant, cut into sixteen 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 small zucchini, trimmed, cut into sixteen 1/2-inch-thick rounds
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 8 slices

Steps:

For marinade:
Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
For kebabs:
Place fish and lamb in separate medium glass or stainless steel bowls. Add 2/3 cup marinade to each; toss to coat. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade for basting and making sauce.
Drain fish. Alternate 2 fish cubes, 2 tomato halves, 2 peach wedges, and 2 onion bottoms on each of 8 skewers.
Drain lamb. Alternate 2 lamb cubes, 2 bell pepper squares, 2 eggplant cubes, and 2 zucchini rounds on each of 8 skewers. (Kebabs can be assembled 2 hours ahead. Arrange on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Cover; chill.)
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray, then prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Transfer 1 cup reserved marinade to small saucepan for sauce. Grill kebabs until slightly charred and cooked as desired, turning occasionally and basting with remaining marinade, about 8 minutes for fish and 10 minutes for lamb. Transfer kebabs to platter.
Bring marinade in saucepan to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in butter, 1 slice at a time, allowing each to melt before adding next (do not boil). Season butter sauce to taste with pepper. Serve sauce with kebabs.