Panfish Beer Bites

[CrappieMagnet]

Panfish Beer bites

6 wooden skewers (I like to use the 10-inchers)

Marinade

1/4 cup margerine or butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 to 5 garlic,crushed
1/4 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/4 teaspoon snipped fresh dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup beer
2 lbs. bluegill or crappie fillets,skin removed

Soak wooden skewers in water for 1/2 hour.In 1 quart saucepan,combine marinade ingredients.Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes,or until margerine is melted and mixture is hot,stirring occasionally.Remove from heat.Blend in beer.set aside.

Cut each fillet lenghtwise into strips.Thread strip onto each skewer,accordian-style.Arrange skewers in single layer in 11x7 inch baking dish.Pour marinade mixture over fish,turning skewers to coat.Cover with plastic wrap.Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight,turning over occasionally.

Spray cooking grate with nonstick vegetable spray.Prepare grill for medium direct heat.Drain and discard marinade from fish.Arrange skewers on prepared cooking grate.Grill,covered,for 3 minutes.Turn skewers over.Grill covered,for 2 to 3 minutes longer,or until fish is firm and opaque and just begins to flake.Serve with drawn butter and lemon wedges if you like.

[CrappieMagnet]

This goes over real well at home gatherings of any sort,except Mothers Day.LOL