Fish Skewers with Basil Chimichurri

Any firm white fish, like cod, will work for these fish skewers. Serve them with a fresh basil and parsley dipping sauce that makes great use of in-season herbs. Dovetaiing Tip: You will need 2 additional pounds of cod for Fish Fry on day 5. After cutting todays cod up for skewers cut the remaining 2 pound into 4 servings, 6-8 ounces each.

Prep time:
Cook time:
Yield: (2 skewers each)
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 338

Ingredients:
Marinade:
1/4 cup chopped white onions
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
freshly ground pepper black pepper and Kosher salt
10 ounces cod filets cut into 1 inch chunks
3 pieces small zucchini and/or yellow squash (about 1 1/4 pounds)cut into 1-inch
Basil Chimichurri:
1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cherry tomatoes


Directions:
For the marinade: In a medium glass bowl, mix together the

onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Add the fish and squash and marinate at room temperature,

about 15 minutes.

For the chimichurri: Combine the basil, parsley, onions,

garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper

to taste in a food processor bowl, and pulse until the ingredients are just

combined and chunky.

Preheat the grill on high. Oil the grates well.

For the fish skewers: Thread the marinated fish and squash

onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces of fish per skewer. Place 1 cherry tomato on

the end of each skewer. Place on the grill and cook until lightly charred on

the outside and the fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

While the fish is still warm, drizzle with a little basil

chimichurri and serve more on the side for dipping.

Source: foodnetwork.com


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