🇴🇲 Omani Cuisine

Mishkak Samak

Grilled Fish Skewers

Prep Time 1 hr

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 252 kcal

Cubes of fresh fish marinated in lime, turmeric, and chili, threaded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal. A coastal variation of the beloved Omani street food.

Ingredients

600g firm fish (kingfish or tuna), cubed
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili flakes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1 Combine lime juice, turmeric, chili, garlic, oil, and salt.
2 Marinate fish cubes for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3 Thread onto metal skewers, alternating with lime slices if desired.
4 Grill over charcoal for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly charred.
5 Serve with lime wedges and a side of sahawiq-style dipping sauce.

Did You Know?

Along the coast of Sur, fishermen grill mishkak samak right on the beach using green mangrove sticks as natural skewers.