Turkish Spiced Halibut Skewers with Charred Pepper Relish

Turkish Spiced Halibut Skewers with Charred Pepper Relish

Succulent halibut chunks marinated in warm Turkish spices and grilled to perfection, served alongside a smoky charred pepper relish. This vibrant spring dish brings the bold flavours of the Mediterranean coast to your table in under an hour.

AI SCORE
92
/100

Turkish Spiced Halibut Skewers with Charred Pepper Relish

Succulent halibut chunks marinated in warm Turkish spices and grilled to perfection, served alongside a smoky charred pepper relish. This vibrant spring dish brings the bold flavours of the Mediterranean coast to your table in under an hour.

AI SCORE
92
/100
MediterraneanDinnerGluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh-Protein
⏱️
40 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
295 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 600g halibut fillet, cut into 3cm cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.

2

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, sumac, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

3

Add the halibut cubes to the marinade and gently toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes while preparing the relish.

4

Preheat a grill pan or barbecue to high heat. Place the whole bell peppers and red onion quarters directly on the grill, turning occasionally until charred on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

5

Remove the charred vegetables and place in a bowl covered with cling film for 5 minutes to steam. Peel off the blackened skin from the peppers, remove seeds, and roughly chop. Finely chop the charred onion.

6

Combine the chopped peppers and onion with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Set the relish aside.

7

Thread the marinated halibut cubes onto skewers, leaving small gaps between each piece for even cooking.

8

Grill the halibut skewers over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the fish is opaque throughout and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F).

9

Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with the charred pepper relish spooned alongside and lemon wedges for squeezing.

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