Ingredients

• 6 pickling cucumbers, ends trimmed and peeled
• Salt
• 2 bunches cilantro, leaves only
• 3 ounces Achiote paste
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 2 pounds skinless Swordfish fillet
• 2 bunches red chard, stemmed, and cut into large pieces
• 1/2 cup Lime Olive Oil Dressing, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and then slice across the width into 1/2-inch half moons. Sprinkle with salt and let sit in a colander for 20 to 30 minutes. Combine the cilantro, Achiote, orange juice, lime juice, garlic and peppercorns in a blender. Puree until smooth. Cut the swordfish into 1 1/2-inch chunks and place in a nonreactive bowl. Pour over the cilantro marinade and let sit 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the grill or broiler. Grill chard, transfer to a large bowl and toss with lime dressing. Thread alternating swordfish and cucumber chunks on skewers. Grill or broil about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Line a serving platter or plates with the chard. Top with the skewers and serve.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Serve.