Best 6 Ginger Tuna Kabobs Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of ginger tuna kabobs, a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends the zesty kick of ginger, the delicate richness of tuna, and the vibrant colors of fresh vegetables. Skewered onto bamboo sticks, these kabobs offer a symphony of taste and texture, making them a perfect appetizer, main course, or addition to any party platter. With three distinct marinade options, ranging from a classic ginger-soy marinade to a spicy Sriracha-honey blend, these recipes cater to diverse palates, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavor.

The "Classic Ginger-Soy Marinade" provides a time-honored combination of ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, resulting in a savory and umami-rich flavor profile. For those who prefer a touch of heat, the "Spicy Sriracha-Honey Marinade" infuses the tuna with a fiery kick, balanced by the sweetness of honey and the earthy notes of ginger. Last but not least, the "Thai-Inspired Coconut-Lime Marinade" transports your taste buds to Southeast Asia with its blend of coconut milk, lime juice, lemongrass, and ginger, creating a refreshing and aromatic marinade that perfectly complements the tuna's delicate flavor.

No matter your marinade preference, these ginger tuna kabobs promise a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. The recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delectable dish with ease. From selecting the freshest ingredients to grilling the kabobs to perfection, these recipes guide you through the entire process, guaranteeing a successful and flavorful outcome. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and embark on a culinary adventure with these irresistible ginger tuna kabobs.

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GRILLED TUNA KEBABS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
4 4-inch eggplants, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons, olive oil
1 pound tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 each red, yellow and green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, deribbed and cut into 1-inch squares
1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch squares
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups basil, coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 cups stemmed spinach, washed but not dried
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over the eggplant cubes and place on paper towels. Let stand for 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the eggplant and saute until half cooked, about 4 minutes. Using 8 metal or bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water, skewer the tuna, peppers, onion and eggplant pieces, alternating colors and dividing the ingredients evenly among the skewers.
  • Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, basil and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow dish. Place the skewers in the dish and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning from time to time.
  • Preheat a grill or broiler. Remove the skewers from the marinade and grill until tuna begins to char on the outside but is still pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side (about 8 minutes total).
  • Heat a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted. Divide among 4 plates. Spoon the hot rice beside the spinach and top both with 2 skewers per plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA KEBABS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon light olive oil with a dash of toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot
6 tablespoons de-alcoholized white wine, divided
2 tablespoons low sodium tamari sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Shanghai Coastline Ethmix (see note)
2 tablespoons unsalted creamy peanut butter, oil poured off
1 pound fresh tuna cut into 20 (1-inch) pieces
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can whole artichoke hearts (8 hearts), drained and cut into halves
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Set 4 bamboo skewers to soak in warm water. Preheat the broiler or compression grill for 10 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat and fry the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes to release flavorful oils. Add 1/4 cup of the wine, tamari, brown sugar, and Shanghai Spice Mix. Remove from the heat and add the peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
  • For the tuna kebabs: String 5 tuna pieces and 4 artichoke halves alternately on each bamboo skewer, starting and ending with tuna. Brush the kebabs with the sauce. Broil the kebabs for 3 minutes on each side or until the tuna is white throughout.
  • Add the remaining wine to the rest of the sauce to thin it to a pouring consistency.
  • Serve kebabs garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley on top.
  • Note: To make Shanghai Ethmix:
  • 7 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger 2 3/4 teaspoons ground anise
  • Grind to a fine powder.

TUNA KEBABS WITH GINGER-CHILE MARINADE



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Why you'll make it: Because it's tuna done differently, and a spicy Asian take on kebabs.

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Fish     Ginger     Onion     Marinate     Dinner     Tuna     Hot Pepper     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 serrano chile, seeded, minced
Freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 pounds 1 1/4 -inch-thick ahi tuna, cut into 1- to 1 1/4 -inch cubes
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 large sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia), cut into 1-inch squares
6 (12-inch-long) metal skewers
Additional chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; season to taste with ground white pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons marinade to small bowl and reserve. Add tuna to remaining marinade in medium bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Alternate tuna cubes, bell pepper squares, and onion squares on each of 6 metal skewers. Grill to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 4 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Drizzle reserved marinade over; sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

TERIYAKI GINGER TUNA SKEWERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 54m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 ounces teriyaki sauce (average 2 grams sugar per serving)
3 ounces sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 pounds fresh tuna steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. (This will keep them from burning later). Mix all marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Submerge tuna cubes in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to high.
  • Remove tuna from marinade and skewers from water, and thread tuna onto skewers. Place skewers on the edges of the grill with the longest part of the stick hanging off the edge away from the fire. Stay close by and turn the sticks by hand to keep from burning. Brochettes are done in just 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams

PEPPERED TUNA KABOBS



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When we barbecue, we like to wow our guests, so dogs and burgers are out! We make tuna skewers topped with salsa-the perfect easy recipe. My five kids like to help me put them together. -Jennifer Ingersoll, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 2x1-inch pieces
1 medium mango, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside., Rub tuna with pepper. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread red peppers, tuna and mango., Place skewers on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat, turning occasionally, until tuna is slightly pink in center (medium-rare) and peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA TERIYAKI KABOBS



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I love to barbecue but don't always want a heavy dinner. These are perfect in the spring, and you'll have room for dessert! -Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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/DRESSING:
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sesame oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Thread tuna chunks onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Thread pepper and onion pieces onto 4 more skewers. Place skewers in a 13x9-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tuna, as it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the ginger tuna kabobs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Ginger tuna kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With their bright flavors and simple ingredients, these kabobs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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