Samak Harra Grilled Kebab
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Samak Harra Grilled Kebab

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 1 whole sea bass (about 800g), cleaned
  • • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
  • • 1 lemon, juiced
  • • 50g walnuts, finely chopped
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slash the fish three times on each side down to the bone and rub with the salt and 1 tbsp of the oil.

2
Phase 2

Combine the coriander, garlic, chilies, walnuts, lemon juice, and remaining oil into a thick paste.

3
Phase 3

Press the paste into the slashes and fill the cavity with any remainder.

4
Phase 4

Secure the fish in a grill basket and cook over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes per side, until the flesh flakes easily.

5
Phase 5

Squeeze over more lemon and scatter with extra coriander; serve warm or at room temperature with flatbread.