TURKISH-SPICED HALIBUT SKEWERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE
Turkish chefs make these beautiful skewers with local swordfish, usually dousing the fish in a garlicky lemony marinade before cooking. Bay leaves (they grow wild) are usually a presence, too. David Tanis took that inspiration and made the fish halibut, adding thinly sliced lemons and onions, along with pinches of aromatic cumin and coriander, and a heavy hand with the bay leaves. You would think this might be overkill, but in fact it only enhances the sweetness of the fish.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut halibut into large chunks of equal size and thread onto skewers. You should have 4 kebabs weighing about 6 ounces each. Lay them in a shallow dish. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, put cumin, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, onion, lemon, minced garlic and bay leaves. Add olive oil and stir together. Spoon mixture over fish skewers and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Put yogurt in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add garlic paste, cayenne and cucumber. Mix mint, dill and parsley together, add half to yogurt mixture, and reserve the rest. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Heat a grill or broiler. When it is hot, cook skewers for about 2 minutes per side, until just opaque. (Leave some lemon, onion and bay leaf clinging to fish, so they char a bit.) Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining herb mixture. Serve with yogurt sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 719 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Hulk Iron man
[email protected]These skewers were easy to make and they turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fish, but these skewers were delicious! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Faisal Muneeb
[email protected]These skewers were amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Onoriode Alexander
[email protected]I've made these skewers several times and they're always a hit. The fish is flaky and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy fish dish.
Kamran Md
[email protected]These skewers are a great way to cook halibut. The fish is cooked evenly and the spices give it a delicious flavor. The yogurt sauce is also a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Isei Sayir
[email protected]I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and grilled vegetables. It's a great meal for a weeknight or a special occasion.
Nhlalenhle Mabhiza
[email protected]These skewers were easy to make and they turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Mohsin Imran
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed the yogurt sauce in this recipe. It was tangy and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the fish. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Hamad MohammedAhmed
[email protected]I made these skewers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The fish was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Armani's world
[email protected]These skewers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the fish was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Dev Saha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the skewers turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with rice and grilled vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.
Joseph Hester
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible! The fish was perfectly seasoned and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
AQIB EDIT
[email protected]These skewers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was tangy and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Kris Swan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fish, but these skewers were amazing! The spices were perfectly balanced and the yogurt sauce was delightful. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Manoj Sah
[email protected]These Turkish spiced halibut skewers were a hit at our last barbecue! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. We'll definitely be making these again.