Spiedini di Pesce Spade e Tonno -- Kebob of Swordfish and Tuna
- 2 lb. swordfish steaks, cubed about 1 to 1-1/4 inches
- 2 lb. tuna steaks, cubed about 1 to 1-1/4 inches
- 36 to 40 cherry tomatoes, firm
- 20 to 24 fresh mushroom caps
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. finely chopped oregano leaves
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Mix all ingredients of the marinade well and allow to sit, at room temperature, at least one hour before using.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- While the marinade is aging, cube the swordfish and tuna steaks to produce at least 4 cubes of each type of fish per serving (2 cubes of each per skewer).
- Using short skewers, alternate tomatoes, mushroom cap and fish.
- Begin with a tomato, then a tuna cube, then a mushroom, next a swordfish cube, a tomato, a tuna cube, mushroom, swordfish cube and end with a tomato.
- Each serving will consist of two such skewers.
- Gently lay each completed skewer into a shallow baking dish, and pour the marinade over the skewers.
- Cover.
- Allow to marinate at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Make sure each skewer is thoroughly marinated.
- Grill the brochettes on an open grill or in the broiler.
- Do not overcook.
- Serve on a bed of Arborio Rice.
swordfish steaks, tuna, tomatoes, mushroom caps, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, parsley, garlic
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18832 (may not work)