Swordfish, Bay Leaf And Orange Brochettes

Name: Swordfish, Bay Leaf And Orange Brochettes
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 48 bay leaves; 2 pounds fresh swordfish, cut in 36 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Hot red pepper flakes to taste; Salt to taste; 2 juice oranges, each cut in 12 wedges; 2 cups steamed white rice seasoned with salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

48bay leaves
2pounds fresh swordfish, cut in 36 1½-inch cubes
½cup fresh orange juice
2large cloves garlic, finely minced
2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Hot red pepper flakes to taste
Salt to taste
2juice oranges, each cut in 12 wedges
2cups steamed white rice seasoned with salt and black pepper
1tablespoon finely minced parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Put the bay leaves and 24 12-inch wooden skewers in warm water to soak.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Light a grill.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.