Filipino Grilled Fish Skewers
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish from the Philippines, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. This recipe features fish marinated in a mixture of Filipino spices and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●4-6 pieces Fish fillets (about 500g)such as tilapia or catfish
- ●1/2 cup Pineapple juiceor a mixture of pineapple and orange juice
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oilfor brushing the grill
- ●2 teaspoons Garlic powderor 3 cloves of minced garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Onion powderor 1/2 cup of sliced onions
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepperfreshly ground
- ●1/4 teaspoon Saltor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juiceor 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
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2. Add the fish fillets to the marinade and mix to coat.
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3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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5. Remove the fish from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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6. Thread the fish onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
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7. Brush the grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
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8. Grill the fish for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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9. Serve the fish hot, garnished with lime wedges and a sprinkle of salt.