Swordfish Kebabs

This is just one of the many varieties of kebabs available on the streets of Istanbul, where they are often served wrapped in a warm pide (flatbread). At home, they can be served with rice pilaf or wrapped in warm pita bread.

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 2 kebabs)

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 pound swordfish, cut into (1/2-inch) cubes
• 1 pint large cherry tomatoes
• 4 poblano chiles, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Prepare grill.

Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine the marinade and swordfish in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Remove fish from bowl, reserving marinade. Thread fish, cherry tomatoes, and poblano chiles alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning and basting frequently with the reserved marinade.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

245 (28% from fat)

Fat:

7.7g (sat 1.7g,mono 3.5g,poly 1.6g)

Protein:

25.4g

Carbohydrate:

20.3g

Fiber:

5.1g

Cholesterol:

44mg

Iron:

2.6mg

Sodium:

702mg

Calcium:

43mg