Sri Lankan Fish Kebabs

 

Preparation Time: 

30 minutes (including marinating time) 

Difficulty: 

Easy 

Cuisine: 

Sri Lankan

Ingredients:

• 500g firm white fish (e.g., tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste
• Wooden or metal skewers
• Oil for grilling

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Skewers
• Grill or grill pan

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Fish:

   • In a bowl, combine the fish cubes, onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, lime juice, and salt.
   • Mix well to coat the fish evenly.
   • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

2. Prepare the Skewers:

   • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
   • Thread the marinated fish cubes onto the skewers, leaving some space between each piece.

3. Grill the Kebabs:

   • Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
   • Brush the skewers with oil.
   • Grill the fish kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and slightly charred.

4. Serve:

   • Remove the kebabs from the grill and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a spicy chili sauce or a creamy yogurt sauce.

Macros (Approximate per serving):

• Calories: 150-200
• Protein: 20-25g
• Fat: 5-10g
• Carbohydrates: 5-10g

Tips:

• For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or a few chopped green chilies to the marinade.
• You can also add other vegetables to the skewers, such as bell peppers, onions, or pineapple chunks.
• If you don't have a grill, you can cook the kebabs in a grill pan or under the broiler.

Enjoy your delicious Sri Lankan fish kebabs!