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SWORDFISH SKEWERS MOROCCAN STYLE
Servings: 2
Nutritional values per serving:
calories 335, protein 36g, fat 19g (saturated 3.8g), carbs 2.7g (sugar 1.5g), sodium147mg
INGREDIENTS
- 360g thick-cut swordfish, or other firm-fleshed fish
- juice & zest of 1 orange
- juice & zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- pinch of chilli powder (optional)
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp coriander or flat leaf parsley, chopped
- freshly ground sea salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 – 2 lemons, sliced
- 2 tbsp chives, sliced
METHOD
- Add the orange and lemon juice and zest, olive oil, paprika, cumin, chilli (optional) and garlic to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Cut the swordfish into 2 cm cubes and add to the marinade. Stir well to coat and marinate for a ½ hour.
- Preheat a griddle pan on medium-high heat. Alternatively grill them on a BBQ.
- Remove the swordfish from the marinade and shake off excess marinade. Thread onto skewers, adding a folded slice of lemon between each piece of fish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the tuna skewers on each side for 30 – 60 seconds, according to your taste.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, scatter over the chives and serve with orange and lemon wedges.
Paul Wallace
Personal trainer of 15 plus years and creator of FT-Fit one of Glasgow’s largest fitness classes
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