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A plate of sesame ginger tuna kebabs, with fresh tuna, red and yellow peppers, red onion, and zucchini rounds.
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Sesame Ginger Tuna Kebabs

This Sesame Ginger Tuna Kebabs recipe is easy to make, colourful, and bursting with flavour. A fantastic grilled skewers option for summer!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 Skewers
Calories: 199kcal

Equipment

  • Skewers Bamboo or metal

Ingredients

Sesame Ginger Marinade:

  • cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Salt

Tuna Kebabs:

  • 1 lb Ahi Tuna Steaks Previously Frozen
  • 2 Small Zucchini
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • ½ Red Onion
  • Grilling Spray
  • Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Sesame Ginger Marinade:

  • Measure the Sesame Ginger Marinade ingredients - except salt and pepper - into a small bowl, whisk to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside.

Marinated Tuna Kebabs:

  • Thaw your tuna safely - either in cold water for 30 minutes, or in the fridge overnight.
  • Blot the tuna steaks dry, cut into 1" cubes, and gently place in a large freezer baggie. Pour the prepared marinade into the baggie, gently mix to coat the tuna, set aside.
  • Wash your vegetables.
  • Slice the zucchinis into ¾" rounds, place in a the baggie. Seed the bell peppers, chop peppers and onion into 1" cubes, add to the baggie.
  • Gently stir the ingredients to coat the vegetables with excess marinade.
  • Seal the baggie - gently pressing out most of the excess air, chill for at 30 minutes.

Assembly:

  • Get a good fire going, aiming for a high heat. You can cook your tuna kebabs on a camp stove, over hot coals, or even over the open flame of a fire pit.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove tuna and veggies from the marinade.
  • Thread the prepared ingredients onto your skewers, alternating a piece of tuna, with a pieces of peppers, zucchini, and onions
  • Spray the grill grate with grill spray, then arrange the skewers in a single layer, leaving some room between each skewer. Depending on the size of your grill, you may need to work in batches.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until tuna sears on one side.
  • Spray the tops of the skewers with nonstick cooking spray, and flip the skewers. Continue grilling another 2-3 until tuna is seared on the second side, and tuna is as cooked as you like it.
  • Remove tuna skewers from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot, with a side salad or rice, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers
These tuna skewers are definitely best served fresh off the grill. If you’re looking to serve them as leftovers, I recommend serving them chilled.
Once cooled to almost room temperature, leftover skewers can be transferred to an airtight container and kept in the fridge for a day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Skewer | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2442IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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