Lemony Halibut Skewers with Charmoula Recipe

Name: Lemony Halibut Skewers with Charmoula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 3 garlic cloves; 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems (1 large bunch); 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 pounds skinless halibut fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (40 pieces); 1 large lemon, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 30 fresh bay leaves, or dried bay leaves soaked in warm water for 30 minutes and drained; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Kosher salt; California Harissa, for serving; Mint Yogurt Sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cumin seeds
3 garlic cloves
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems (1 large bunch)
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3 pounds skinless halibut fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (40 pieces)
1 large lemon, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
30 fresh bay leaves, or dried bay leaves soaked in warm water for 30 minutes and drained
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Kosher salt
California Harissa, for serving
Mint Yogurt Sauce, for serving

1
In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Transfer to a spice grinder to cool, then grind.
3
In a food processor or using a large mortar and pestle, finely chop the garlic.
4
Add the cilantro and parsley and finely chop.
5
Add the ground cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and olive oil and mix just until combined.
6
Pour 6 tablespoons of the charmoula into a large bowl for the halibut marinade; transfer the remaining charmoula to a medium bowl and stir in the lemon juice and vinegar.
7
Light a grill or preheat the broiler.
8
Add the halibut to the charmoula in the large bowl and toss.
9
Cut the lemon slices in half.
10
Thread the halibut, bay leaves and lemon pieces onto 10 long bamboo skewers, alternating the ingredients and beginning and ending with fish.
11
Brush the grate with oil.
12
Season the skewers with salt.
13
Grill over a medium-hot fire or broil, turning occasionally, until the fish is just cooked through, 8 to 11 minutes.
14
Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve right away, with the extra charmoula, the California Harissa and the Mint Yogurt Sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, 3 garlic cloves, 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems (1 large bunch), 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Lemony Halibut Skewers with Charmoula 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.

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Lemony Halibut Skewers with Charmoula

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