Thai Tuna and Pearl Onion Shish Kebabs

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Thai-inspired Tuna and Pearl Onion Shish Kebabs
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

28 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs bluefin tuna steaks ( cut into 20 cubes )
20 frozen pearl onions , defrosted
1/2 cup coconut milk , lite unsweetened
1 -2 Thai peppers , crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 lime , juice and zest of
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced lemongrass ( I used Gourmet Gardens in a tube http ( or or www.gourmetgarden.com or us or index.php )
2 teaspoons fish sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced basil or 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1/8 cup olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
555
Sugar
7g
Fat
39g
Take a taste of the Orient with these Thai-inspired Tuna and Pearl Onion Shish Kebabs. The coconut milk and lemongrass marinade gives this dish a unique flavor that can't be found anywhere else. With the sweet pearl onions in between each succulent bite of tuna, you're in for a real treat. Perfect for a barbecue or dinner on the patio, this dish is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to high heat.
2.Thread a cube of tuna and a pearl onion onto each skewer, alternating until all ingredients are used up.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, Thai peppers, brown sugar, lime zest and juice, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and minced basil or cilantro.
4.Brush the kebabs with olive oil on both sides and season with salt.
5.Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tuna is cooked through and onions are tender.
6.Brush the coconut milk mixture over the kebabs during the last 2 minutes of grilling, flipping to coat both sides.

PROS

The combination of juicy tuna and sweet pearl onions creates a delicious flavor experience.
This dish is also keto and paleo-friendly.

CONS

Tuna can be an expensive ingredient, and bluefin tuna is also an unsustainable choice due to overfishing.
These kebabs may also be too spicy for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bluefin tuna is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B6 and Niacin. Pearl onions are low in calories and high in Vitamin C.

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