Fish Kebabs Recipes

BAKU FISH KEBABS

Steps:

• To make relish, put pomegranate seeds in heavy bowl and mash with a pestle or wooden spoon to release some juices. Add salt and lemon juice, stir and set aside for about 30 minutes. Wait until just before serving to add chopped cilantro.
• Slice the fish fillets crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide pieces and lay them in a shallow dish. Mix together lemon juice, dill, salt and olive oil and pour mixture over fish. Flip the fish in the marinade to coat well and set aside for 30 minutes or so.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium, and place the grill rack about 5 inches above the coals or flame.
• Thread the fish slices on skewers with the skin side down. Place fish skin side down on rack and grill for 10 minutes, then flip and cook other side until just done, another 4 minutes or so.
• Transfer fish to a platter and garnish with onions, scallions and tomato slices, if using. Spoon some pomegranate relish over fish. Sprinkle everything lightly with salt and then generously with sumac powder.

FISH KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the first three ingredients into 2 inch cubes.
• Soak wooden skewers for a few hours or overnight in water.
• Marinade fish and veggies for 4+ hours .
• Skewer and grill over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
• Turn and repeat.

GRILLED FISH KEBOBS WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Kebobs: Put the salmon, halibut and tuna in a resealable plastic bag. In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour the oil mixture over the fish and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Thread each skewer with 2 pieces of salmon, 2 pieces of halibut and 2 pieces of tuna, alternating the fish on the skewers.
• Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the butter to the center of a 6-inch-square piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic over the butter and form it into a log, about 4-inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Refrigerate until firm, about for 1 hour. Slice the butter into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices and transfer them to a plate.
• Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste, and grill the skewers until opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve the butter alongside.

FISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Purée fish with yogurt in a food processor until smooth.
• Stir together ginger, garlic, chile, salt, cumin, coriander, and turmeric in a large bowl, then add fish and cilantro and stir until seasonings are evenly distributed.
• Spread bread crumbs on a plate. Wet hands slightly, then form 2 tablespoons fish mixture into an oval about 3 inches long. Flatten oval slightly, then transfer to crumbs and turn to coat lightly. Transfer to a tray lined with wax paper. Make about 17 more patties in same manner.
• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry patties in 2 batches, gently turning over once or twice with tongs, until golden and just cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer as fried to paper towels to drain.
• If serving as an hors d'oeuvre, put each patty on a skewer and serve with chutney for dipping. If serving as a first course, divide patties among 6 plates (about 3 per person) and drizzle with chutney.

SOUTH BEACH FISH KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, lime juice and dijon mustard in a small mixing bowl.
• Add fish cubes to the marinade, cover and place in refrigerator; marinate for 15 minutes turning once to coat.
• Meanwhile clean, core and cut your veggies.
• Thread skewers with veggies and fish, 4 pieces of fish per skewer, and brush kabobs with leftover marinade.
• Preheat broiler and place the kabobs on a broiler pan.
• Broil about 4 inches from heat for about 6-8 minutes turning once and brush on more marinade when turning.
• Feel free to grill them also.

GRILLED FISH KABOBS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Cut swordfish and salmon into 24 cubes (about 1 1/2 inches each); thread against the grain on 8 skewers, alternating with tomatoes.
• In a blender, puree basil, oil, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half.
• Brush kabobs with half of basil oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until fish is opaque, 6 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. With a clean brush, coat kabobs with reserved basil oil. Serve immediately.

SPICY THAI FISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4/ fan 160C. Line a baking tray with foil and brush lightly with oil.
• Mix the spices and oil in a shallow bowl and season well. Roll the fish in the spice mixture, then loosely concertina it on 4 skewers. Follow with 2-3 chunks of pepper and onion per skewer and finish with a cherry tomato.
• Roast the skewers on the foil for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is white and opaque. Stir the parsley into the yogurt, then add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the kebabs and rice.

SPICY FISH KEBOBS

Steps:

• Blend olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, harissa, cumin, black pepper, and salt together in a blender or food processor until marinade is smooth. Place tuna in a bowl and pour marinade over tuna; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread 1 piece tuna, 1 piece red bell pepper, 1 piece yellow bell pepper, and 1 piece onion onto 1 skewer; repeat 4 times. Repeat with remaining ingredients using the remaining 5 skewers.
• Cook skewers on grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.