SKEWERED MARINATED SWORDFISH AND CUCUMBER

Skewered Marinated Swordfish and Cucumber image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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6 pickling cucumbers, ends trimmed and peeled
Salt
2 bunches cilantro, leaves only
3 ounces Achiote paste
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 pounds skinless Swordfish fillet
2 bunches red chard, stemmed, and cut into large pieces
1/2 cup Lime Olive Oil Dressing, recipe follows
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and then slice across the width into 1/2-inch half moons. Sprinkle with salt and let sit in a colander for 20 to 30 minutes. Combine the cilantro, Achiote, orange juice, lime juice, garlic and peppercorns in a blender. Puree until smooth. Cut the swordfish into 1 1/2-inch chunks and place in a nonreactive bowl. Pour over the cilantro marinade and let sit 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the grill or broiler. Grill chard, transfer to a large bowl and toss with lime dressing. Thread alternating swordfish and cucumber chunks on skewers. Grill or broil about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Line a serving platter or plates with the chard. Top with the skewers and serve.
Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Serve.