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Brochetas de Pescado

A marinated cubed tuna skewer on a  plate with limes a glass of seltzer and a spoon.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
  • Active Time

    35 minutes

  • Total Time

    35 minutes, plus marinating time

These Brochetas de Pescado are marinated in an adobo infused with chipotle, garlic, achiote, cumin, lime juice, and olive oil, creating a silky sauce. Whether you’regrilling outdoorsor using a cast-irongrill panindoors, the fish chunks are stacked tightly against each other resulting in juicy fish and perfect grill marks. Topped with a drizzle of the reserved adobo sauce and served with lime wedges, these skewers transport you to the beaches of Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta, where this is the beach snack of choice.

To keep this recipe heart-health conscious, I’ve kept the salt minimal here; feel free to salt to taste if salt isn’t a medical concern for you.This Brochetas de Pescado recipe was medically reviewed byMeghan Goodman, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDNas a part of thisheart-healthy recipescollection. Talk to your care provider about whether it’s right for you.

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What you’ll need

Ingredients

4 servings

1½ lb. tuna or swordfish steaks (about 1½" thick)
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeds removed
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. ground achiote (annatto seeds)
1 tsp. ground cumin
5 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided (from about 3 medium limes)
4 Tbsp. avocado oil, divided, plus more for grilling
Lime wedges (for serving)

Special Equipment

4–6 metal or bamboo skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak 30 minutes)
  1. Step 1

    Pat dry1½ lb. tuna or swordfish steaks (about 1½" thick)and cut into 1½" cubes. Season on all sides with½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton saltand½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper.

    Step 2

    Mince and smash3 garlic cloves, chopped, and2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeds removed, together into a smooth paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add1 Tbsp. tomato paste,2 tsp. ground achiote (annatto seeds),1 tsp. ground cumin,3 Tbsp. lime juice,2 Tbsp. avocado oil,¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ⅛ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and ¼ cup water and whisk until smooth.

    Step 3

    Transfer 2 Tbsp. adobo to a small bowl and whisk in1 Tbsp. avocado oiland remaining2 Tbsp. lime juice; set aside.

    Step 4

    Transfer fish to large bowl with remaining adobo and toss to coat. Cook immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 hour.

    Step 5

    准备中高温或热gri的烧烤ll pan over medium-high; oil grate. Thread fish cubes onto skewers, 4–5 cubes per skewer.

    Step 6

    Grill fish, turning often, until lightly charred, opaque, and firm to the touch, about 2 minutes per side on a grill, and about 2½ minutes per side on grill pan, 8–10 minutes total.

    Step 7

    Transfer skewers to a platter. Season with remaining¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ⅛ tsp. Morton kosher saltand drizzle with reserved adobo. Serve withlime wedgesalongside.

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  • WOW i am shook by how delicious these are. Can’t wait to make again and again

    • Anonymous

    • 6/13/2023

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