Swordfish Skewers

Name: Swordfish Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 pounds swordfish steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

In Baraboo, Wisconsin, Nancy Thome threads marinated swordfish, fresh pineapple and green pepper onto skewers for a grilled sensation. The kabobs offer a hint of citrus flavor that's uniquely complemented by cayenne pepper, chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes.

Swordfish Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds swordfish steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the swordfish, pineapple and green peppers. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the swordfish, pineapple and green peppers.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning occasionally.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 280 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1 fat.