Marinated Fish and Shrimp Skewers

Marinated Fish and Shrimp Skewers is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 50 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min

Cost: $12.70 total, $3.18 per serving

Ingredients

  • 600 g Cod fillet (cut into cubes about 2 cm)
  • 400 g Peeled shrimp (deveined, raw)
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Olive oil (about 30 ml)
  • 1 cuillère à café Fresh ginger (finely grated)
  • 1 cuillère à café Sweet paprika
  • 1 cuillère à café Curry powder
  • 12 pieces Small wooden skewers (about 10 cm long)

Instructions

  1. Cut the cod

    On the board, cut the cod fillet into cubes about 2 cm on a side so they stay well on the skewers.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Prepare the marinade

    In a bowl, place the fish cubes, peeled shrimp, olive oil, grated ginger, paprika and curry. Mix with the wooden spoon until everything is well coated.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Marinate

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors infuse.

    Time: PT30M

  4. Assemble the skewers

    On each small skewer, alternate a fish cube then a shrimp, repeat until ingredients are exhausted.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Cooking

    Preheat the barbecue grill or grill pan over medium‑high heat (≈200‑220 °C). Arrange the skewers without adding extra fat. Turn every 2‑3 minutes until the fish is opaque and the shrimp are pink, about 8‑10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 200-220°C

  6. Serving

    Place the hot skewers on a plate and serve immediately with rice, a small salad or tabbouleh.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
260
Protein
50 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
0 g

Dietary info: Pescetarian, Gluten‑free, Lactose‑free, Low‑carb, High‑protein, low-carb, high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Shrimp (crustaceans), Fish (cod)

Last updated: March 14, 2026

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Marinated Fish and Shrimp Skewers

Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen

Simple and flavorful skewers made of cod cubes and shrimp marinated with spices (ginger, paprika, curry). Ideal for the barbecue or grill pan, served with rice, salad or tabbouleh.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
52m
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$12.70
Total cost
$3.18
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Marinate the ingredients for at least 30 minutes so the spices infuse the fish and shrimp.
  • Cook over medium‑high heat and turn regularly to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
  • Alternate fish and shrimp on each skewer for even cooking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw fish with clean hands and utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Ensure the shrimp are fully cooked (pink and firm) before eating.
  • Use tongs to turn the skewers to prevent burns.

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