Panfish Beer Bites

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.

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