Fish Shawarma

After my recent excursion to Israel, I came home wired with creative ideas. I was eager to try every Mediterranean style recipe, first one being this dish. I tested this one out quite a few times, and I think that this might be my best fish recipe yet. This healthful yet delicious recipe is bursting with overwhelming flavor, and I'm so excited to see what you think!

Fish Shawarma

Ingredients

Ingredients 
  • 2 Bronzino fillet, thinly sliced into bite sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, pasted or minced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, stems removed
  • 1 bunch flat-parsley, stems removed
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Optional: Tahini sauce​, for serving
Instructions 
  1. Rinse the fish.
  2. Combine the olive oil, garlic, onion, ½ cup cilantro, ½ cup parsley, and spices into a large Ziploc bag and seal it.
  3. Place the fish inside and place it into the fridge. Let the fish marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Once the fish is marinated, heat a grill pan and place the fish on top. (No oil needed since the marinade contains it).
  5. In batches, place about about 10-12 pieces of fish per onto the grill pan. Grill fish skin side up, making sure that it gets evenly cooked, about 8-10 minutes each side.  
  6. Meanwhile, spread tahini over a serving dish.
  7. Place grilled fish shawarma on top and garnish with remaining parsley and cilantro.
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