Swordfish Bay Leaf And Orange Brochettes Recipes

LEMON SWORDFISH BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Remove skin from swordfish and cut into 1-inch cubes; set aside.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes
• In small bowl, stir together lemonade concentrate, garlic, vinegar, clam juice, lemon pepper, and parsley; set aside. Alternate fish and tomatoes on soaked skewers. Secure both ends with a wedge of lemon.
• Place skewers in a large resealable bag. Pour in marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• Remove skewers from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking, to bring to room temperature.
• Light grill and preheat to medium-high. Brush and oil grate when ready to start cooking.
• Remove skewers from marinade and place on preheated, oiled grill. Discard marinade.
• Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side (about 12 to 16 minutes total). Serve hot.

SEA SCALLOP BROCHETTES WITH ORANGE-SAFFRON AïOLI

Steps:

• For aioli:
• Whisk yolks, 4 tablespoons orange juice, and saffron in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Whisk until thickened and thermometer registers 160°F, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor. Add orange peel and garlic. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream until incorporated, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Thin with water by teaspoonfuls, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
• For brochettes:
• Thread 3 scallops on 1 skewer alternately with 2 bay leaves. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining scallops, skewers, and bay leaves. Do ahead Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
• Heat griddle or 2 heavy large skillets ssor grill pans over high heat; brush with oil. Cook scallops until brown and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Place 1 brochette on each of 8 plates. Drizzle scallops with aioli. Garnish with orange sections and chives.

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH ORANGE THYME SAUCE

Steps:

• Wipe the swordfish steaks dry with paper towels. Coat on both sides with two tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet with one tablespoon butter. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft. Add the tomatoes and thyme and cook for three minutes.
• Add the orange juice and white wine and reduce slightly, cooking for five more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside until the fish is about to be grilled.
• Preheat coals for grilling. Cook the fish about five minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the steaks. Meanwhile, bring the sauce to a boil. Off heat, stir in the remaining butter. Pour the sauce over the steaks and serve.

SWORDFISH, BAY LEAF AND ORANGE BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Put the bay leaves and 24 12-inch wooden skewers in warm water to soak.
• Put the swordfish cubes in a shallow dish. Mix the orange juice, garlic, oil, pepper flakes and salt together and pour over the swordfish, turning the fish to coat it. Refrigerate to marinate 30 minutes.
• Light a grill.
• Holding two skewers close together, thread each with alternating swordfish, bay leaf, orange wedge and another bay leaf, repeating the ingredients and ending with a piece of swordfish.
• Grill the brochettes about 10 minutes, until the swordfish is cooked through. Serve on a bed of rice seasoned with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.