Party-Style Sesame Ginger Tuna Skewers
Party-Style Sesame Ginger Tuna Skewers
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 8 garlic, cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
For the Skewers
- 3 pounds sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 red onion, small, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 16 wooden or metal skewers, if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, honey, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the tuna cubes to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Do not marinate tuna for longer than 1 hour, as the acid can begin to cook the fish.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F. If using the oven, line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400°F - 5
Thread the marinated tuna cubes, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces alternately onto the prepared skewers. Discard any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare (internal temperature 120-125°F), or 3-4 minutes per side for medium (internal temperature 130-135°F). If baking, place skewers on the prepared baking sheet(s) and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until tuna is cooked to your preference (internal temperature 120-135°F). You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your cooking surface.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400°F - 7
Carefully remove the skewers from the grill or oven. Let them rest for 5 minutes before arranging on a large platter for serving. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 7 min
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Party-Style Sesame Ginger Tuna Skewers
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 8 garlic, cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
For the Skewers
- 3 pounds sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 red onion, small, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 16 wooden or metal skewers, if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, honey, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the tuna cubes to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Do not marinate tuna for longer than 1 hour, as the acid can begin to cook the fish.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F. If using the oven, line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400°F - 5
Thread the marinated tuna cubes, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces alternately onto the prepared skewers. Discard any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare (internal temperature 120-125°F), or 3-4 minutes per side for medium (internal temperature 130-135°F). If baking, place skewers on the prepared baking sheet(s) and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until tuna is cooked to your preference (internal temperature 120-135°F). You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your cooking surface.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400°F - 7
Carefully remove the skewers from the grill or oven. Let them rest for 5 minutes before arranging on a large platter for serving. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 7 min