Saturday, January 10, 2009

Grilled Tuna Skewers

Ingredients
1.5 lbs sushi grade yellowfin tuna, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
1/4 c. + 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (2 limes)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Toss tuna with 1 tbsp oil. Thread tuna onto 4 skewers.

Combine cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 c. oil. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tbsp.

Brush pan with remaining oil. Grill tuna, turning skewers and brushing tuna occasionally with lime sauce, to desired doneness, about 2 min. per side for rare. Transfer skewers to a serving plate, and brush with reserved lime sauce. Serve immediately.

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