SWORDFISH WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL

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This recipe is Italian but with the ingredients used, it could be part of a Greek menu as well. Use the maximum marinating time for the best flavour. From "Williams-Sonoma Italian Favourites".

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     European

Time 4h6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/4 lbs swordfish fillets, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
salt
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 red onion, peeled and sliced
18 bay leaves (Slices of lemon may be substituted, if preferred)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Place the swordfish cubes in a shallow glass dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour about 1/3 cup of the olive oil and lemon mixture over the fish and toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Add the garlic and oregano to the remaining olive oil and lemon mixture.
  • Set aside to use as a sauce.
  • Preheat the broiler or fire up the barbecue.
  • Cut the onion through the stem end into quarters and separate each quarter into individual pieces.
  • Alternate the swordfish cubes with the onion pieces and bay leaves on skewers.
  • Arrange the skewers on a broiler pan or on the grill rack.
  • Broil or grill, turning once, until the fish is opaque throughout when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and accompanied by the reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 154.5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 34

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