Swordfish Skewers BBQ Recipe

BBQ expert Colin Magee's delicious Swordfish Skewers BBQ Recipe as seen on TEN's real BBQ series, Keepers of the Flame - the Ultimate BBQ Adventure.

  • EquipmentKettle / Other BBQS
  • MethodDirect
  • HeatMedium
  • Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 800gm-1kg swordfish, skin removed & cut into 10 chunks
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 10 fresh bay leaves
  • 10 slices prosciutto
  • 2 lemons, halved

Herb Dressing

  • juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ bunch parsley, chopped
  • ½ bunch chives, chopped
  • ½ bunch dill, chopped
  • olive oil

Method

  1. To assemble each skewer, start with ½ a lemon.

  2. Then wrap a slice of prosciutto around a piece of swordfish and skewer.

  3. Now add a piece of onion and bay leaf. Repeat the process.

  4. Complete the skewer with remaining ½ lemon.

  5. Oil and grill skewers over hot coals for 5 to 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through.

  6. Herb Dressing For the quick and easy herb dressing, combine herbs, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Season to your liking. Serve barbecued swordfish skewers with herb dressing, a mixed green salad and grilled sourdough bread.

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