Tropical Fish Skewers

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Flaky white fish pieces, marinated in a vibrant blend of coconut, lime, and chili, are grilled to a succulent finish. Served with a crisp, refreshing jicama and herb slaw, this dish offers a delightful balance of tropical zest and subtle warmth.

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Chef:

chef-avatarjc-mich

Total cooking time:

37 mins

Servings:

4
Tropical Fish Skewers

Ingredients



















Method


  • 1In a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced red chili, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Whisk well to combine.


  • 2Add the cubed fish to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour (do not marinate for too long as the lime can 'cook' the fish).


  • 3While the fish marinates, prepare the jicama slaw: In a large bowl, combine the julienned jicama, sliced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, remaining chopped cilantro, and chopped mint leaves.


  • 4In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper for the slaw dressing. Pour over the slaw ingredients and toss gently to combine. Set aside.


  • 5Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Carefully thread the marinated fish cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, making sure not to pack them too tightly. Discard any remaining marinade.


  • 6Grill the fish skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, or until the fish is opaque, flaky, and lightly charred.


  • 7Serve the grilled Tropical Fish Skewers immediately with generous portions of the crisp Jicama Slaw on the side.

Notes


  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the fish with extra-firm tofu or halloumi, cut into cubes. Increase tofu marinating time to at least 1 hour.

  • The jicama slaw can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance and kept refrigerated for maximum crunch.

  • Adjust the amount of red chili to your preferred spice level. For less heat, remove all seeds or use a milder pepper like jalapeño.

Tags

pescatarian
grilling
fusion
summer
medium heat
main course
healthy
asian

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