Best Fish Skewers With Herbs And Lime Recipes

HERBED SEAFOOD SKEWERS

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"I've made these well-seasoned kabobs many times, even over an open fire," says Sharon Downs of Williston, Vermont. "They attracted the neighboring campers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound sea scallops
1 large sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Divide marinade between two large resealable plastic bags. Add shrimp and scallops to one bag; place vegetables in the other bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Drain and discard marinade from seafood marinade. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade for basting. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp, scallops and vegetables. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories seafood, skewers and kebabs, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 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
1/3 cup chopped dill, mint, parsley, cilantro or a combination

Steps:

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.
Thread marinated fish onto metal or pre-soaked bamboo skewers (see Tip), pushing them up so they touch. This keeps them from overcooking.
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.
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.