Fish brochettes with salsa chimichurri
Are they skewers, brochettes, or kebabs? One thing’s for sure, they’re packed with a fish and fresh vegetable combo, and they’re delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine French
- 500 g White FIsh
- 8 Meat Mussels
- ½ Red Onion
- 2 Mushrooms
- 8 Cherry Tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive Olive
- Salsa chimichurri The Tapas Sauces
Cut each mushroom into 4 pieces.
Dice the red onion.
Slice the white fish into thin small pieces.
Place the following ingredients onto a skewer: meat mussels, white fish slices, cherry tomato.
Fry in the pan with oil.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
Turn regularly to ensure even cooking.
Remove when ready and plate.
Drizzle a generous amount of salsa chimichurri The Tapas Sauces on top and serve.
Here’s a fish-based dish to enjoy at your next outdoor gathering. Having said that, you may be tempted to prepare it all year around, and there’s no reason not to. When fish is thinly sliced and fried on a skewer alongside other tasty ingredients, the result is a highly satisfying snack that’s also quick and easy to make.
One of the great things about this simple white fish recipe is that it’s ideal for social occasions when friends or family are around the house. Rather than having something large and hearty at the table, people often enjoy handheld snacks on these days because they help the flow of mingling as you can eat them as you wander around.
Is it skewer or brochette?
Let’s quickly clear up any confusion between these two terms. Simply put, skewer and brochette mean the same thing, only brochette is the French word. If you’re ever been to a French restaurant and seen the term ‘en brochette’, that means ‘on a skewer’.
In the culinary world, however, words from their country of origin sometimes wriggle their way into the English language. So when chefs and foodies say ‘brochette’, they mean skewer, but the word may change depending on what kind of kitchen they’re used to working in.
The best fish for skewers
Our choice for this dish a white fish. Not only is it easy to slice and add to the skewer, but also, it also tends to soak up the flavors around it when cooked due to its relative neutrality. There are, however, other types of fish that are ideal for skewers. Tuna, swordfish, and salmon are also popular options with each bringing their own taste and texture to the meal.
Fish kebab - Quick tip to enhance flavor
When pieces of fish are cooked and served on the skewer, this is also sometimes referred to as a fish kebab. To add some extra flavor to the dish, here’s a quick tip for fish kebabs:
Take a bowl and use it to mix the following ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, onion, paprika, cilantro, turmeric, salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic. Then, use this mixture as a marinade for your fish before cooking.
Kebab Vs Skewer
All this talk of kebabs, skewers, and brochettes may get a little confusing. We’ve established that brochettes and skewers are the same thing, but what about kebabs? Technically, they are kind of the same thing too with the word being used interchangeably with the other two.
However, by some definitions, there is one slight difference. That being, that kebab sticks are usually iron whereas brochettes or skewers are typically wooden. Does this affect the taste? Not at all. So whatever you decide to call the meal is up to you.
What to serve with fish brochettes
Let’s take a look at some of the most suitable side dishes to go with your meal.
Fries - All types of kebabs and brochettes pair well with fries, adding some variation to the combo of ingredients. This is also an opportunity to dip something into one of our delicious sauces.
Salad - This is a nutritious option and also ideal if you’re hosting a party or gathering on a hot summer evening. During these times, people find salad dishes cool and refreshing.
Rice - Having a large plate of rice enabling guests to serve themselves the amount they desire is typical in Middle Eastern cuisine, especially when kebabs are also part of the meal. Keyword cherry tomatoes, fish, salsa, sauce, vegetables
