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A plate with metal skewers with grilled fish and pineapple

Swordfish and Pineapple Skewers

A simple recipe for grilled skewers loaded with swordfish, pineapple and red onion.
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 8 to 10 metal skewers see note

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-inch knob ginger minced
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 red Thai chili seeded and minced
  • 4 swordfish steaks 180 g each, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp each kosher salt and pepper divided
  • half pineapple peeled, cored and cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into 1-inch thick wedges
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves approx

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 tbsp of the oil, lime zest, garlic, ginger, honey and chili. Add swordfish; sprinkle with ¾ tsp of the salt and pepper and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
  • In a separate bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, remaining 2 tbsp oil and remaining ¼ tsp salt and pepper. Toss until combined.
  • Thread swordfish, pineapple and onion loosely onto skewers (3 to 4 fish pieces per skewer).
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat; brush and oil grill. Place skewers on grill; close lid and cook, turning twice, until fish flakes easily when tested and onion is lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, drizzle with reserved lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.

Notes

Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent charring and breaking during cooking.