Teriyaki Tuna Kabobs

Teriyaki tuna kabobs offer a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and grilled seafood goodness. Chunks of fresh tuna are marinated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, which infuses the fish with layers of umami-rich taste. As the kabobs cook over a hot grill, the tuna becomes beautifully caramelized on the outside while remaining tender and moist on the inside. The vegetables (on separate skewers) take on a charred and smoky flavor, creating a harmonious blend of tastes and textures when eaten together. Teriyaki tuna kabobs are a perfect choice for summer grilling, offering a delicious and healthy option that is bursting with flavor and sure to be a hit at any barbecue or gathering.

Teriyaki Tuna Kabobs

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Entree

Servings 8 kebobs

Ingredients

  

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• 1-1/2 pounds tuna steaks cut into 1-1/2-in. chunks
• 2 medium sweet red peppers cut into 1-in. pieces
• 1 large sweet onion cut into 1-in. pieces

MARINADE

• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 minced garlic cloves

SALAD

• 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper cut into 1-in. pieces
• 8 cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

 

• Thread tuna chunks onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Thread pepper and onion pieces onto 4 more skewers. Place skewers in a 13×9-in. baking dish.
• Whisk together marinade ingredients. Reserve half of mixture for salad dressing. Pour remaining marinade over skewers; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.
• Grill kabobs, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat, turning occasionally, until tuna is slightly pink in center for medium-rare (2-3 minutes per side) and vegetables are crisp-tender (10-12 minutes). Remove tuna kabobs from direct heat and keep warm while vegetables finish grilling.
• For salad, toss spinach, yellow pepper and cherry tomatoes with reserved dressing. For each portion, serve a tuna kabob and vegetable kabob over salad.

Notes

PLEASE NOTE: Always cook proteins and veggies on separate skewers.

Keyword Kebobs, Teriyaki Tuna Kabobs, Tuna

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