Best Grilled Swordfish Souvlaki Recipes

Xifias Souvlaki: Grilled Swordfish Kebabs With Vegetables image

Provided by Kim127

Categories Greek

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs swordfish, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes (about 12)
12 cherry tomatoes (equal to number of swordfish pieces)
12 fresh bay leaves (large, break in half, small use whole, equal in number to swordfish pieces)
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut in 12 square pieces
1 onion, cut in 12 square pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 dried bay leaf, crushed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, minced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.6, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 745.9, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3, Protein 37.1

GRILLED SWORDFISH SOUVLAKI image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-2lbs. Swordfish
1 cup button mushrooms
2 med. red bell peppers
10-12 sm. stewing onions
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp greek oregano, fresh or dried
1 tsp thyme, fresh or dried
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
2-3 large cloves garlic, finely
chopped
1 tsp salt & pepper
1/4 c dry white wine (optional)

Steps:

cut swordfish & red bell peppers into 1 1/2" pieces. Place in glass bowl with whole button mushrooms & onions. Add remaining ingredients and mix well to coat fish & vegetables. Regridgerate overnight stirring occationaly. Soak wood skewers in cold water for about 10 mins. 1/2 hr prior to grilling. Place red pepper then mushroom, fish, onion, fish, onion, fish, mushroom & finally red pepper onto skewers. Grill on BBQ at med high heat turning every 5 mins untill swordfish is thoroughly cooked. Brush frequently with marinade while grilling.