Marinade with Fresh Tomatoes, Onions, and Spices

⏳ Time

10 minutes + 1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Tomatoes can also serve as the acidic component in a marinade. However, in addition to the acidity, they possess a unique flavor that, when combined with khmeli-suneli, transports our taste buds straight to Georgia. This marinade is quite strong and spicy, so it's best suited for those types of fish that require a serious flavor enhancement before grilling—such as mackerel, which many find to have a sharp taste, as well as catfish or carp, to eliminate any muddy aroma.

Ingredients

Vegetable Oil - 1 fl oz
Onion - 4 heads
Tomatoes - 3 pieces
Fish Oil - to taste
Sugar - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1 tablespoon
Garlic - 4 cloves

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes in half and grate them, holding the skin in your hand.

Step 2

Place the tomato puree into a marinating container.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion, cut into thick rings, to the same dish.

Step 4

Add crushed garlic cloves.

Step 5

Mix the marinade well with your hands, breaking up the onion.

Step 6

Place the fish fillet (whole or cut into cubes for skewers) skin side down in the marinade, sprinkle with spices, salt, and sugar, and let it marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.