Chili Grilled Catfish Skewers Recipes

HALIBUT AND RED PEPPER SKEWERS WITH CHILI-LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, chopped fresh cilantro, and minced serrano chilies in small bowl until sugar fully dissolves. Let sauce stand 1 hour at room temperature to allow flavors to blend together. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Chili-lime sauce can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring sauce to room temperature before using.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Alternate halibut pieces, bell pepper pieces and onion pieces on six 10- to 12-inch metal skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle kebabs with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until fish is opaque in center and singed in places, turning kebabs occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer kebabs to platter. Serve kebabs, passing chili-lime sauce separately.

GRILLED FRUIT SKEWERS WITH CHILI AND LIME

Steps:

• Soak 18 wooden skewers in water 20 minutes. Thread the watermelon, pineapple and mango cubes on the skewers. Put the skewers in a large zip-top plastic bag, being careful not to puncture the bag; add the lime juice, seal and toss gently to incorporate. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Remove the skewers from the bag and place on a baking sheet. Brush the fruit with vegetable oil and place the skewers on the grill. Grill, turning once, until marks appear, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Combine the lime zest, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning over the grilled fruit.

CHILI-GRILLED CATFISH SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thread catfish nuggets on 6-8 bamboo skewers.
• Mix sauce ingredients thoroughly.
• Brush sauce onto both sides of the catfish skewers and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Heat grill medium high.
• Brush one side of catfish skewers with sauce again.
• Load into grilling basket and place on grill sauce side down.
• Grill 3-5 minutes until half done.
• Brush with remaining sauce.
• Flip and grill another 3-5 minutes until done.
• Note: The grilling basket may or may not be necessary. I am very nervous about cooking fish on the grill without it and risking losing our dinner into the flames.

GRILLED CHILI SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients well, except the shrimp, to make a marinade.
• Add the shrimp; stir to evenly coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Drain shrimp, discarding marinade.
• Thread 6 shrimp each on wooden skewers that have been soaking in cold water for 20 minutes.
• Thread them so that the shrimp lie flat.
• Put skewers on a well oiled rack on a gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium coals.
• Cook, turning once, 6-8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients; stir well.
• Rub spice mixture over catfish fillets.
• Coat gill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
• Grill fillets over medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
• Serve with fresh salsa.

SPICY GRILLED CATFISH

Steps:

• Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.
• Mix olive oil, lime juice, wine, mustard, chili powder, pepper, cilantro and salt in a medium bowl.
• Transfer half of the marinade mixture to another bowl and reserve for basting catfish.
• Add catfish to the first bowl; marinate for 15 minutes.
• Drain fillets and discard marinade.
• Place fillets on an oiled grill rack or broiler pan rack.
• Grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source, basting with reserved marinade, for about 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.