How to prepare Fish Skewers With Herbs and Lime

Fish Skewers With Herbs and Lime

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In this simple, speedy recipe, meaty cubes of fish are marinated with fish sauce and red-pepper flakes, then lined up on skewers and grilled until seared at their corners, but still juicy and tender inside. Topped with herbs and lime juice, it’s a minimalist take that lets the flavors of good, fresh fish shine through. If you have a fish basket and would rather line up the cubes inside that, go right ahead. Just watch it carefully and adjust the cooking time if needed. If you’re looking to add a sauce, this is lovely served with some garlic-spiked yogurt on the side

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound thick, dense fish steaks, such as tuna or swordfish, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
•  Lime wedges, for serving
• 2 scallions, white and green parts, trimmed and thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup chopped dill, mint, parsley, cilantro or a combination

PREPARATION 

STEP 1

1. Heat the grill to high. In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, fish sauce and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Add fish cubes and gently toss to evenly coat. Let marinate while the grill heats up.

STEP 2

1. Thread marinated fish onto metal or pre-soaked bamboo skewers (see Tip), pushing them up so they touch. This keeps them from overcooking.
2. STEP 3
3. When the grill is hot, lightly brush the grates with oil and add the skewers. Cook until slightly charred in places, about 2 to 4 minutes, rotating them carefully halfway through.

STEP 4

1. Transfer to a serving platter, and immediately squeeze 2 or 3 lime wedges on top of the fish while still hot. Garnish fish with scallions and herbs, and serve with more lime wedges on the side.