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Marinated Fish Skewers

Grilled fish skewers marinated in Sephardic spices and herbs - cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, cayenne and cilantro with lemon juice. Kosher.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish (seabass, halibut, snapper)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro (you may sub fresh parsley)
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Sliced lemon wedges
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the fish into 1 ½ inch chunks for skewering.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, crushed garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Place fish chunks in a glass dish. Pour marinade over the fish chunks and stir to coat.Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let the fish marinate for 30 minutes. If using wood skewers, soak them in water while the fish is marinating. This will keep them from burning on the grill.
  3. Preheat your grill. Skewer the fish chunks, evenly divided between four wooden skewers.
  4. Generously grease the grill. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes total, turning once during cooking, till the edges are browned and the fish is cooked through. A bit of the fish might stick to the grill-- the less you turn them, the less this will happen.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve with sliced lemon wedges. These go great with Tzatziki and my Grilled Lemon Butter Zucchini.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 671mg (28%) Potassium 542mg (15%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 671mg 28%
Potassium 542mg 12%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.