Yugoslavian Fish Skewers With Serbian Tomato Relish Recipes

FISH SKEWERS WITH BASIL CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a medium glass bowl, mix together the
• onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the fish and squash and marinate at room temperature,
• about 15 minutes.
• For the chimichurri: Combine the basil, parsley, onions,
• garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper
• to taste in a food processor bowl, and pulse until the ingredients are just
• combined and chunky.
• Preheat the grill on high. Oil the grates well.
• For the fish skewers: Thread the marinated fish and squash
• onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces of fish per skewer. Place 1 cherry tomato on
• the end of each skewer. Place on the grill and cook until lightly charred on
• the outside and the fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• While the fish is still warm, drizzle with a little basil
• chimichurri and serve more on the side for dipping.

GREEK BAKED FISH WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Pat the fish dry and season to taste with salt and pepper. Oil one or two baking dishes large enough to accommodate the fish in one layer. Lay the fish in the dish and pour on the lemon juice. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until they have softened and begun to color slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, paprika, cinnamon, dissolved tomato paste, wine, half the parsley and more salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce has cooked down a bit and is very fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the fish. Sprinkle on the remaining parsley.
• Place in the oven and bake until the fish is opaque and pulls apart easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Baste the fish every 10 minutes if it is not submerged in the sauce. Serve hot or warm, with rice, bulgur, or potatoes.

TOMATO RELISH FOR GRILLED FISH

Steps:

• In a pot combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer about an hour. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Tomatillo relish can be stored in the refrigerator up to a week. To serve, line a large platter or serving plates with relish and top with grilled fish fillets. Or serve as a condiment with cold meats. Garnish with grilled scallions.

SHRIMP AND FISH SKEWER

Steps:

• Clean, peel and devaine shrimps (leave tail).
• Cut fish in strips (about 3/4 inch thick).
• Cut cupsicum in strips (about 1/4 inch) same with onion.
• Using two skewers insert three shrimps, 1 strip of cupsicum, 1 strip of fish, 1 strip of onion, then shrimps, continue process until skewer is filled.
• The reason for using 2 skewers parallel separated about an inch is to keep the shrimp straight and won't bend.
• Fish and shrimp can be combined in any way you like, it's your option.
• Once skewers are ready place them in a try or marinating dish.
• Mix all ingradients, with a brush marinate skewers on both sides (use all marinade), cover and place in fridge till ready to cook.
• Can be cooked in grill or BBQ.
• Needs high heat, cook for 2 minutes turn and brush left marinate in try, cook for 2 minutes, turn, brush marinate cook for 1 minute, turn and cook for another minute.
• Serve hot.
• Can be used as an entree or as main meal with rice or baked potatoes, children will love them with chips.

FRESH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; add vinegar mixture and mix well. Spoon into storage containers, allowing 1/2-in. headspace. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Serve with a slotted spoon.

YUGOSLAVIAN FISH SKEWERS WITH SERBIAN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare the Serbian Tomato Relish.
• Core, peel and dice the 2 tomatoes.
• Combine tomatoes and all the rest of the ingredients.
• Stir until well combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Fish preparation:.
• Cut fish into 1 1/2-inch chunks.
• Mix oil, garlic and pepper.
• Add fish pieces, turning lightly to coat all sides.
• Thread onto 6 skewers.
• Spray broiler rack with cooking spray.
• Place skewers on rack 4 to 6 inches from heat.
• Broil, turning carefully to cook on all sides.
• Cook and turn until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Serve with tomato relish.