Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

Swordfish, zucchini, and cherry tomato skewers.
This fun and cheerful fish dish will surely brighten up any family table.
The zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and fish are coated in Sicilian-style seasoned breadcrumbs, and baked in the oven, but you can alternatively fry them in a pan or air fryer if you love fried food.
A perfect main course, also ideal for fish finger food or stand-up dinners.

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Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 People
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
418.78 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 418.78 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 32.19 (g) of which sugars 3.99 (g)
  • Proteins 26.10 (g)
  • Fat 21.06 (g) of which saturated 5.36 (g)of which unsaturated 5.10 (g)
  • Fibers 3.45 (g)
  • Sodium 994.94 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

Let’s do the shopping

  • 2 zucchini
  • 10.6 oz swordfish
  • cherry tomatoes
  • as needed breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bunch chopped parsley
  • 1.4 oz Pecorino Romano (grated)
  • as needed salt
  • as needed oregano
  • 2.8 oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • as needed pepper

Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

Tools

what I need

  • Skewers
  • Baking tray
  • Cutting board
  • Rolling pin
  • Bowl

Preparation of Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

  • Starting a good recipe begins with choosing the freshest fish

  • Buy slices that we will then cut into pieces about 0.6 inches.

    swordfish chunks
  • Slice the zucchini with a mandolin, be careful with your hands.

  • Cut each cherry tomato into three slices.

  • Finish preparing the ingredients by seasoning the Sicilian-style breadcrumbs, with 1 finely chopped garlic clove and parsley, grated Pecorino Romano, salt, and pepper to taste.

  • In a plate, beat 1 egg

  • and dip the swordfish pieces in it, then drain them with a skimmer before…

  • coating them in breadcrumbs.

    Once done, set them aside.

  • Do the same with the zucchini, first in the egg and then…

  • in breadcrumbs.

  • Now that all the ingredients are breaded, let’s form skewers, alternating fish, cherry tomatoes, while the zucchini wraps them like a ribbon.

    Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers
  • Place them in a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper underneath.

    Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 374°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, then turn them and bake for another 3 minutes.

    For air fryer cooking, after preheating at 356°F (180°C), cook them for 10 minutes, turning halfway.

    For pan cooking, fry them in abundant seed oil until golden.

    Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers
  • Serve piping hot, they will be truly spectacular.

    Here are the ready Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

    Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

Storage

Swordfish, zucchini, and cherry tomato skewers can be stored for only 2 days in the fridge, both raw and cooked.

Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

  • Can I use other types of fish?

    Yes, certainly any filleted ones.

    tuna

Swordfish, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomato Skewers

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The cooking blog Rita Amordicucina offers a wide range of recipes, with a particular focus on the cuisine of Northeastern Sicily and Messina. It specializes in fish recipes, pastries, and diet dishes, demonstrating how one can eat deliciously while maintaining a healthy weight. Its motto, "Do what you can with what you have, wherever you are," reflects its desire to teach cooking with limited resources. In addition to the blog, it has participated in television shows and food festivals.

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