Mojo Fish Kabobs
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Mojo Fish Kabobs
Description
This recipe starts with a marinade blending olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, and cilantro leaves, seasoned with salt and black pepper. Barramundi chunks are soaked in this marinade for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing the citrus juices and herbs to infuse the fish without cooking it prematurely. The fish is then threaded onto skewers alternately with large pineapple chunks and red bell pepper pieces, both of which add sweetness and texture.
Grilling the kabobs over medium-high heat ensures the fish cooks through quickly and evenly, turning opaque and flaky. Basting with reserved marinade during grilling enhances moisture and flavor. The result is a vibrant dish that pairs nicely with simple sides or rice. Optional lime wedges and cilantro sprigs garnish to add freshness and visual appeal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces barramundi thawed and cut into 1 and 1/2 inch pieces, Australis variety, fillets
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 pieces, large
- 1/3 cup olive oil divided use, 2 teaspoons
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lime optional, wedges and sprigs for garnish
- cilantro optional, wedges and sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place 1/3 cup olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic and cilantro leaves in a food processor. Processor until thoroughly combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/3 of the marinade for later use.
- Place the fish in the marinade and marinate for 20-30 minutes. Do not marinate for more than an hour or the citrus in the marinade will cook the fish.
- Thread the fish alternately with the pineapple and bell peppers onto 6 or 8 inch skewers. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil. You should end up with 6-8 kabobs, depending on the size of your skewers.
- Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish is opaque. Brush the skewers with the remaining marinade and cook for 1 more minute. Serve immediately, with any extra marinade on the side for dipping. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6-8 kabobs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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