Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Skewers with Cedar Glaze
A simple and flavorful recipe featuring grilled tuna skewers glazed with a cedar-infused sauce, perfect for a summer evening.
Ingredients
- ●4 (6 oz each) Yellowfin TunaFresh tuna steaks
- ●4 Cedar PlanksFor grilling and adding flavor
- ●1/4 cup Uruguayan ChimichurriAvailable at most Latin American markets
- ●10 SkewersFor grilling the tuna
- ●2 tbsp Lime JuiceFreshly squeezed
- ●2 tbsp Olive OilFor brushing the cedar planks
- ● Salt and PepperTo taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Thread the tuna onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 3
Brush the cedar planks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Grill the cedar planks for 2-3 minutes on each side, until slightly charred.
- 5
Meanwhile, brush the tuna skewers with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Grill the tuna skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked to desired doneness.
- 7
Brush the grilled tuna with Uruguayan chimichurri sauce.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
- 9
To make the cedar glaze, combine 1/4 cup Uruguayan chimichurri with 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl.
- 10
Brush the cedar glaze over the grilled tuna during the last minute of cooking.