SWORDFISH SKEWERS WITH CILANTRO-MINT PESTO

SWORDFISH SKEWERS WITH CILANTRO-MINT PESTO image

Number Of Ingredients 15

Pesto:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 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
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced Skewers:
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 1/2 pounds swordfish fillets, cut into (1 1/4-inch) cubes
24 cherry tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray

Steps:

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