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Grilled Swordfish and Pineapple Skewers with Couscous

Curry-flavored couscous makes the perfect base for these vibrant skewers.

Indian45 minmedium4 servings
Grilled Swordfish and Pineapple Skewers with Couscous

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil , divided
  • 2 tablespoon shoney
  • \1 3/4 teaspoon stable salt , divided
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup juice (2 lemons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • \1 1/2 pound sskinless swordfish steak , 1 inch thick, cut into 32 (1-inch) piece s
  • 1 small pineapple , peeled, cored, and cut into 32 (1-inch) piece s
  • 1 large red onion , cut into 1-inch piece s
  • \1 1/2 cup swater
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • \1 1/4 cup scouscous
  • 1/2 cup slice d almonds , toasted

Instructions

  1. Whisk 5 tablespoons oil, honey, 2 teaspoons salt, lemon zest and juice, and cayenne together in large bowl.
  2. Reserve ⅓ cup marinade for serving.
  3. Pat swordfish dry with paper towels.
  4. Add swordfish, pineapple, and onion to remaining marinade and toss to coat.
  5. Thread 2 to 3 onion pieces, then 1 swordfish piece, then 1 pineapple piece onto each of eight 12 inch metal skewers.
  6. Repeat pattern 3 more times on each skewer and finish each skewer with 2 to 3 onion pieces.
  7. Bring water, curry powder, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and ¾ teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in couscous, cover, and let sit off heat for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Transfer to platter and place skewers on top. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve.
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