Swordfish With Lemon, Garlic and Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 1/4 lbs swordfish fillets, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 red onion, peeled and sliced
• 18 bay leaves (Slices of lemon may be substituted, if preferred)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and olive oil.

2. 2

   Place the swordfish cubes in a shallow glass dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Pour about 1/3 cup of the olive oil and lemon mixture over the fish and toss to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and oregano to the remaining olive oil and lemon mixture.

6. 6

   Set aside to use as a sauce.

7. 7

   Preheat the broiler or fire up the barbecue.

8. 8

   Cut the onion through the stem end into quarters and separate each quarter into individual pieces.

9. 9

   Alternate the swordfish cubes with the onion pieces and bay leaves on skewers.

10. 10

    Arrange the skewers on a broiler pan or on the grill rack.

11. 11

    Broil or grill, turning once, until the fish is opaque throughout when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 3 minutes on each side.

12. 12

    Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and accompanied by the reserved sauce.