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Swordfish Kebabs with Zucchini Ribbon Salad

By Cook's Country

Published on June 26, 2016

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Swordfish Kebabs with Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Ingredients

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice (2 lemons)1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning Salt and pepper 2 pounds skinless swordfish steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into 1-inch chunks3 zucchini (8 ounces each), shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeler, seeds discarded3 ounces (3 cups) baby kale 3 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with vegetable peeler2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Before You Begin

To prevent the salad from becoming watery, wait until just before serving to toss the ingredients.

Instructions

  1. Whisk 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Italian seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add swordfish and toss to coat. Thread swordfish evenly onto 4 metal skewers.
  2. Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons oil, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in second large bowl; set dressing aside.
  3. Grill skewers over hot fire, turning often, until swordfish registers 140 degrees, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to platter. Add zucchini, kale, ricotta salata, and mint to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Serve with swordfish.
Swordfish Kebabs with Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Swordfish Kebabs with Zucchini Ribbon Salad

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
2 pounds skinless swordfish steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 zucchini (8 ounces each), shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeler, seeds discarded
3 ounces (3 cups) baby kale
3 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Ingredients

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
2 pounds skinless swordfish steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 zucchini (8 ounces each), shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeler, seeds discarded
3 ounces (3 cups) baby kale
3 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Ingredients

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
2 pounds skinless swordfish steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 zucchini (8 ounces each), shaved into ribbons with vegetable peeler, seeds discarded
3 ounces (3 cups) baby kale
3 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Why This Recipe Works

Italian seasoning, an earthy blend of up to six different herbs, is a powerhouse ingredient in our homemade Italian dressing.

Before You Begin

To prevent the salad from becoming watery, wait until just before serving to toss the ingredients.

Instructions

  1. Whisk 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Italian seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add swordfish and toss to coat. Thread swordfish evenly onto 4 metal skewers.
  2. Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons oil, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in second large bowl; set dressing aside.
  3. Grill skewers over hot fire, turning often, until swordfish registers 140 degrees, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to platter. Add zucchini, kale, ricotta salata, and mint to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Serve with swordfish.

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