Swordfish and Vegetable Kebabs with Fresh Tomato-Herb Sauce
- Total Time
- 0:35
- Prep
- 0:25
- Cook
- 0:10
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ripe beefsteak tomatoes add wonderful flavor to this delicious Sicilian sauce. Fresh tuna or halibut can be substituted for the swordfish if you prefer.*
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fresh tomato(es)2 large, beefsteak, cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 lbs)
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fresh parsley1 cup(s), fresh, leaves
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olive oil2 Tbsp, divided
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garlic clove(s)2 medium clove(s)
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dried oregano1 tsp
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table salt½ tsp, divided
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black pepper½ tsp, freshly ground, divided
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uncooked swordfish fillet(s)1 ¼ pound(s), about 1-inch thick, cut into 24 chunks
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yellow pepper(s)2 small, cut into 12 chunks each
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uncooked red onion(s)1 medium, cut into 6 wedges and each wedge cut in half
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uncooked zucchini1 medium, sliced lengthwise and then cut crosswise 6 times
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cooked whole wheat couscous2 cup(s), kept warm
- Preheat grill or grill pan.
- To make sauce, place tomatoes, parsley, 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until tomato is finely chopped. Set aside.
- Thread 2 pieces each of swordfish and yellow pepper, and 1 piece each of onion and zucchini onto each of twelve 8-inch metal skewers. (Note: If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before use to prevent charring.) Brush kabobs with remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Grill skewers, turning as needed, until lightly charred and fish is just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve kabobs over couscous with the sauce on the side. Yields 3 kebabs, 1/2 cup of couscous and about 1/2 cup of sauce per serving.