Lilit Satay Recipe

Name: Lilit Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 10-ounce sea bass fillet or other firm-fleshed white fish, skin removed; 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 cup desiccated, unsweetened coconut flakes; 1/2 cup sambal mentah (see recipe); 5 lime leaves, sliced very fine; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 small green-bird chilies, very finely chopped; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 16 6-inch lengths lemongrass, or 16 bamboo skewers immersed in water for 30 minutes

Servings: persons

1
In a food processor, combine the fish and shrimp and process until finely minced.
2
Transfer to a bowl, add the remaining ingredients, except the lemongrass, and mix well.
3
Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a broiler.
4
Mound a heaping tablespoon of the seafood mixture over one end of the lemongrass, forming a somewhat flattened cylinder.
5
Or for the skewers, mound 1 tablespoon of the mixture around each one.
6
Grill or broil, turning once, until the fish is lightly browned and just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
7
Serve immediately.

420

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 10-ounce sea bass fillet or other firm-fleshed white fish, skin removed, 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3/4 cup desiccated, unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 cup sambal mentah (see recipe), and more.

Yes, Lilit Satay 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lilit Satay

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