Fish Sekuwa Recipe

Name: Fish Sekuwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lbs fish fillets, cut into 1-in cubes; melted butter, for basting; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (to garnish); bamboo skewer, pre-soaked overnight; Marinade; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; 5 fresh red chilies; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon szechwan pepper (timur); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs fish fillets, cut into 1-in cubes
melted butter, for basting
2 tablespoons chopped scallions (to garnish)
bamboo skewer, pre-soaked overnight
Marinade
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
5 fresh red chilies
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon szechwan pepper (timur)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
salt and pepper

1
In a blender combine all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
2
In a large bowl, pour the marinade over fish pieces.
3
Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.
4
After marinating, drain the marinade.
5
Thread marinated fish cubes into skewers.
6
Grill the skewered fish pieces on a charcoal grill, frequently turning and basting with melted butter until cooked through.
7
Take the cooked sekuwas off the grill and generously brush with butter before serving.
8
Arrange the fish sekuwas on the bed of rice pilaf, stir-fried vegetables, supplemented with tomato, cucumber and red onion slices.
9
Sprinkle chopped scallions over the sekuwas.
10
Complement the sekuwas with tomato or chili achar.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fish fillets, cut into 1-in cubes, melted butter, for basting, 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (to garnish), bamboo skewer, pre-soaked overnight, and more.

Yes, Fish Sekuwa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fish Sekuwa

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