Darra Goldstein

Grilled Marinated Fish

Tatris Basturma

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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top 1000The Georgian Feast
The Georgian Feast

By Darra Goldstein

Published 1999

  • About

Georgians make this basturma with sturgeon from the Caspian Sea, but salmon (steak or fillet) and swordfish work equally well.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

In a large bowl, mix together the onion, salt, pepper, bay leaf, lemon slices, and vegetable oil. Stir in the chunks of fish, tossing to coat them well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Prepare a charcoal fire. Thread the fish onto skewers. When the coals are ready, grill the fish until just flaky. Serve immediately, garnished with minced scallion a