Description
An exquisite seafood skewer from the Turkish coast, featuring swordfish or white fish refreshingly grilled with olive oil and lemon.
Restaurants serving Balık Kebabı
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Recipe
Ingredients
- White fish
- Olive oil
- Lemon
- Bay leaves
- Dill
Instructions
- Cut white fish like swordfish or sea bass into large chunks. Mix plenty of olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped dill in a bowl. Marinate the fish in this mixture in the fridge. Alternately skewer the fish, bay leaves for aroma, red onions, and cherry tomatoes on metal skewers. Grill over medium charcoal heat until plump and juicy so the fish doesn't dry out.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Refreshing lemon and bay leaves
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Swordfish or raw salmon fillets, Bay leaves
Pairing
Dry White Wine
Trivia
[Trend] A seafood kebab unique to Turkey, surrounded by sea on three sides. Highly noticed by dieting girls and pescatarians due to being healthy and high in protein.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Slide off the skewer, squeeze an excessive amount of fresh lemon over it, and eat refreshingly with sliced red onions!
Allergen
Seafood