Middle Eastern Fish Kebabs
These tender, flavorful fish kebabs combine fresh hamour or kingfish with aromatic spices and herbs for a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish. Steamed fish is blended with onions, garlic, coriander, and green chilies, then formed into patties and shallow-fried until golden. Perfect as an appetizer or main course!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg hamour fillet or kingfish
- 1 large onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 4 green chilies
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin jeera
- Salt to taste
- 3 slices soft bread
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Wash the fish fillets thoroughly under cold running water.
- Steam the fish for 10 minutes until fully cooked and flakes easily.
- Remove any remaining skin and bones from the steamed fish.
- Place all ingredients (steamed fish, onion, garlic paste, coriander, green chilies, cumin, salt, and bread) in a food processor.
- Process until a soft, smooth dough-like mixture forms.
- Remove the mixture and divide into small, equal-sized balls.
- Flatten each ball into patty shapes using your palms.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat for shallow frying.
- Fry the kebabs until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with garlic and tomato sauce.
Notes
- Kingfish can be substituted with any firm white fish like cod or snapper
- Soak the bread slices in a little water and squeeze out excess moisture before adding to the processor for better binding
- The mixture can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated before shaping and frying
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or Lebanese seven-spice blend
- Make sure the oil temperature is medium to prevent burning while ensuring the kebabs cook through
- These kebabs can be baked at 180°C for 15-20 minutes as a healthier alternative to frying
- Leftover kebabs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2g