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Grilled fish skewers

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The Czech Republic is a land-locked country so I wasn’t exposed to much seafood as a child. The country does have a lot of lakes and rivers, though so fresh-water fish are a staple in Czech cuisine. We eat fried carp on Christmas Eve. In summer, many restaurants have grilled trout and other local fish on their menus. My grandfather would take me fishing but I couldn’t sit by the lake as long as he could. He’d sit there all day and come home with a lot of fish until my grandma couldn’t keep up cooking it and fitting it in the freezer. We’d make whole fish or skin-on bone-in fillets wrapped in foil on the grill or directly in charcoal. These recipes are inspired by what I usually have in the fridge and wanting to use these beautiful skewers. You can skewer different kinds of fish with whatever vegetables and herbs you like. Soy sauce and lemon juice make a great marinade for seafood. 

Grilled fish skewers with tomatoes

A great way to make fish in summer is to skewer it with veggies and put it on the grill. It's easy and cooked in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Czech, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skewers
  • Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb of various fish such as trout, eel, or even tilapia, skin removed
  • Pickled onions
  • Pickled mushrooms
  • 4 slices Bacon (optional)
  • Tomatoes cut into wedges
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Oil
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cut the fish into pieces and skewer them, alternating with onions, mushrooms and tomatoes (and bacon if using).
  • Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil.
  • Place the skewers on aluminum foil brushed with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Transfer the foil with skewers on to the hot grill for about 10 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, potatoes or bread, and accompanied by cold sauces.
Keyword Fish

Grilled fish skewers with olives

Cod fish skewers with olives and soy sauce marinade are a great summer dish of fresh seafood on the grill. If you don't have metal skewers, use the wooden ones. This dish takes no time to make so you can have dinner done while enjoying the pool before the sun sets.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skewers
  • Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Fish, such as cod
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 2 lemons
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • Pickled mushrooms
  • Olives Such as green olives stuffed with peppers

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cod into chunks and season with salt and pepper. Mix the oil, soy sauce and juice from one lemon and pour it over the fish. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  • Skewer the fish with mushrooms and olives.
  • Place the skewers on oil-brushed foil and transfer onto the grill. Grill for about 10 minutes, brushing with leftover marinade and turning once halfway through.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes and lemon wedges.

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