NY2ATL's LOW CARB RECIPES
Fresh AsianTuna Kabobs
Asian Style Fresh Tuna Kabobs
Ingredients: 2 pounds tuna steaks, cut into about 24 cubes
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup dry sherry or rice wine
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons splenda
3 scallions, whites only, cut into about 16 pieces
1 large red pepper cut into 16 squares (about 1/3 pound)
2 Chinese eggplants, cut into 24- 1inch rounds (about 3/4 pounds)*see note*
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
*Chinese eggplants are thinner and longer than american eggplants..they have a milder taste and texture. American eggplant can be substituted if needed, or you can substitute any fresh sliced grillable vegetable of your choice. ex: broccoli.*
Ingredients: 2 pounds tuna steaks, cut into about 24 cubes
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup dry sherry or rice wine
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons splenda
3 scallions, whites only, cut into about 16 pieces
1 large red pepper cut into 16 squares (about 1/3 pound)
2 Chinese eggplants, cut into 24- 1inch rounds (about 3/4 pounds)*see note*
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
*Chinese eggplants are thinner and longer than american eggplants..they have a milder taste and texture. American eggplant can be substituted if needed, or you can substitute any fresh sliced grillable vegetable of your choice. ex: broccoli.*
Directions:
Preheat grill to high.
Combine soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and splenda in a large bowl.
Add tuna, scallions and red pepper and toss to coat.
Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Remove tuna, scallions and red pepper from marinade and set aside.
Toss eggplant in marinade and let sit for 3 minutes. Remove eggplant and set aside with other ingredients.
Discard marinade.
To assemble skewers: On each skewer, alternate 3 pieces tuna, 2 pieces scallions, 2 pieces red pepper, and 3 pieces eggplant (eggplant should be skewered through both skin sides of the rounds).
Grill for 3-4 minutes per side (tuna will be rare in the center).
Serves 8.
