Best 8 Tuna Kebabs With Ginger Chile Marinade Recipes

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Tuna kebabs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend barbecue. Marinated in a mixture of ginger, chile, and soy sauce, the tuna is grilled to perfection and served over rice or noodles. The marinade not only adds flavor to the tuna, but also helps to keep it moist and tender while cooking. Whether you are a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

GINGER-MARINATED TUNA STEAKS



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Make and share this Ginger-Marinated Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon green onion, sliced
4 (6 ounce) fresh tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except tuna.
  • Place tuna steaks in a plastic ziploc type bag. Add Marinade to bag and seal. Set bag in a shallow pan.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally to coat.
  • Lightly coat the grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Drain tuna and discard marinade.
  • Grill fish for 10 ro 12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork (about 145 degrees F), turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 598.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 40.6

GINGER-TUNA KABOBS



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I find myself making this recipe again and again. It's a hit at parties and potlucks. -Mary Beth Harris-Murphree, Tyler, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tuna steaks, cut into 16 cubes
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
16 pickled ginger slices
1 bunch watercress, optional
1/2 cup wasabi mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Toss tuna with soy sauce and vinegar; refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. , Drain tuna, discarding marinade; pat dry. Sprinkle tuna with sesame seeds and pepper. In a large skillet, sear tuna until browned and center is medium rare or slightly pink; remove from skillet., On each of 16 appetizer skewers, thread 1 ginger slice and 1 tuna cube. If desired, place on a watercress-lined patter. Serve with wasabi mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SWEET CHILI GINGER SEARED TUNA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 (7-ounce) A-grade tuna fillets
Sweet Chili Ginger Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
6 tablespoons sesame oil
8 ounces udon noodles, prepared following package instructions
Yuzu Syrup, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Green Papaya Salad, recipe follows
1 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons peeled and sliced fresh gingerroot
1 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce*
1/2 cup sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup yuzu juice*
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons yuzu chili paste*
2 teaspoons togerashi*
1 bottle ginger ale
1 cup water
1/2 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 green papaya, peeled, seeded, and julienned*
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 red onion, peeled and julienned
1 teaspoon yuzu juice*
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate the tuna fillets overnight in the Sweet Chili Ginger Dipping Sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a saute pan and add the udon noodles. Toss to heat through, then add Yuzu Syrup. Toss again, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons sesame oil until smoking in a separate saute pan. Remove tuna fillets from the marinade and generously season all sides with salt and pepper. Carefully place the fillets into the hot pan. Sear all sides of the fillets, 2 minutes for rare. Remove from the pan.
  • To serve, in the center of each plate place some udon noodles. Slice tuna fillets in half, on the bias, and place on udon noodles. Arrange Green Papaya Salad over top of tuna and serve.
  • Combine soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chili sauce in a blender. Puree until smooth. Slowly add in the sesame oil until sauce is emulsified. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week
  • Combine yuzu juice and brown sugar in a non-reactive saucepan; place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a syrup consistency. Whisk in yuzu chili paste and togerashi. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Combine ginger ale, water, 1/2 cup lime juice, 2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan. Place over high heat, and bring liquid to a boil. Add green papaya to boiling liquid, and poach for about 8 minutes. Remove papaya from poaching liquid, and set in cooler to chill.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add chilled, poached papaya to ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

TUNA KEBABS WITH GINGER-CHILE MARINADE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ginger
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoons cilantro
1 units serrano chile
1 units white pepper
1.5 pounds tuna
1 units red bell pepper
1 units sweet onion
72 inches long
1 units 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 non stick vegetable spray. Prepare grill on 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

THE HOUDINI'S MAGICAL TUNA KABOBS WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE



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Step away from the Hot Plate and Head to the Grill! The Hot Plate Houdini's would like to introduce you to The Houdini's Magical Jerk Tuna Kabobs with Pineapple Glaze, created especially for ZWT3. Make plenty, they'll "Disappear Fast!"

Provided by Geema

Categories     Tuna

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup finely chopped scallion
1 scotch bonnet peppers (wear rubber gloves or use plastic sandwich bags to protect your hands from the volatile oils.) or 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves or use plastic sandwich bags to protect your hands from the volatile oils.)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs fresh ahi tuna, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick and quartered
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch cubes
2/3 cup pineapple juice
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Put first 12 ingredients -- scallions through cinnamon -- into a blender and puree.
  • Pour marinade into a plastic bag, then add the tuna.
  • Place bag, sealed well, into the refrigerator for 2 - 6 hours, turning every once in a while to distribute marinade evenly.
  • If using wooden skewers, cover them with water in a shallow dish and let stand for 2 hours.
  • In a pot of boiling water, blanch the bell peppers, zucchini, and onion for 1-2 minutes depending on the size of the slices. Drain and pat dry.
  • Make pineapple glaze by placing pineapple juice, lemon juice, ginger, chili, soy, honey and cilantro in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium low, cooking until mixture is reduced by half. Set aside.
  • Remove tuna from refrigerator and drain off marinade.
  • On metal or wooden skewers alternately thread ingredients: a slice of onion, tuna , pineapple, bell pepper, zucchini, etc. or in any order that pleases you.
  • Heat grill to medium high and cook the kabobs for about 6-8 minutes total, turning once. Use pineapple glaze often to brush on kabobs as cooking and to drizzle any remaining on plates.

TUNA TERIYAKI KABOBS



Tuna Teriyaki Kabobs image

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:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality tuna steaks. Look for steaks that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are brown or have any signs of spoilage.
  • Cut the tuna steaks into 1-inch cubes. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Make the ginger-chile marinade ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can marinate the tuna for up to 24 hours, but 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This will help sear the tuna and prevent it from sticking to the grates.
  • Cook the tuna skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning them once. The tuna is done when it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the tuna kebabs with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, or a simple lemon-butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Tuna kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. They are also a healthy option, as tuna is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give tuna kebabs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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