
Swordfish cubes marinated in lemony olive oil with bay leaves, skewered with tomato, pepper and onion and grilled. A high-protein, gluten-free summer main.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the swordfish cubes and the halved bay leaves, toss, and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- 2
Cut the onion into 8 wedges and separate the layers; cut the peppers into 3 cm pieces and each tomato into 8 wedges.
- 3
Thread the fish onto 8 skewers, alternating with the vegetables and bay leaves. Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes beforehand.
- 4
Heat a grill or cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes until very hot.
- 5
Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes and brushing with the leftover marinade, until the fish is opaque and lightly browned at the edges.
- 6
Transfer to a plate, rest for 2 minutes and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 354 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
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