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Shark Kebabs with Orange-Avocado Salsa

3.7

(20)

Swordfish, halibut or sea bass fillets are also delicious here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds 1-inch-thick shark fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large orange, peel and pith cut away, cubed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 large serrano or jalapeño chili, minced
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, cubed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix orange juice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder and cayenne pepper in large bowl. Add shark; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Combine orange cubes, onion, cilantro, garlic, chili, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently mix in avocado. Let salsa stand up to 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Preheat broiler. Thread shark on 4 skewers, dividing equally. Broil until just opaque in center, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Serve kebabs with salsa.

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